breech in German

breech in German is Hose, Hintern, Hinterteil — breech means the back part of a gun barrel, where the ammunition is loaded, behind the firing chamber.

breech in German

Hose

noun

(historical, now only, _, in the plural, or, attributive) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks. [from 11th c.]

Hintern

noun

(now, _, rare) The buttocks or backside. [from 16th c.]

Hinterteil

noun

(now, _, rare) The buttocks or backside. [from 16th c.]

Schwanzschraube

noun

(firearms) The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber. [from 16th c.]

Steißlage

noun

(obstetrics) A breech birth.

Hosen tragen

verb

(dated, transitive) To dress in breeches. (especially) To dress a boy in breeches or trousers for the first time (the breeching ceremony).

What does "breech" mean?

noun The back part of a gun barrel, where the ammunition is loaded, behind the firing chamber.
"The rifle is loaded from the breech rather than the muzzle."
noun Used to describe a baby positioned to be born bottom- or feet-first instead of head-first.
"The scan showed the baby was breech at 34 weeks."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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breech in a sentence

The rifle is loaded from the breech rather than the muzzle.
The scan showed the baby was breech at 34 weeks.
Doctors discussed a caesarean because of the breech position.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breech" in German?

"breech" in German is Hose, Hintern, Hinterteil. breech means: The back part of a gun barrel, where the ammunition is loaded, behind the firing chamber.

How do you use "breech" in a sentence?

Example: "The rifle is loaded from the breech rather than the muzzle." In German, "breech" is Hose, Hintern, Hinterteil.

Are there other ways to say "breech" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "breech": Hose, Hintern, Hinterteil, Schwanzschraube, Steißlage, Hosen tragen.

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