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Vocabulary Entry
breech
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A term often referring to the rear part of a person's body or the position of a fetus in birth.
Example Sentences
"The doctor noted that the baby was in a breech position."
"He fell and landed hard on his breech."
"Breech loading firearms allow for faster reloading."
V
verb
To cause a young animal or child to emerge from the rear.
Example Sentences
"The delivery was complicated because the child was breeched."
"She tried to breech the mare safely during the birthing process."
"The veterinary team was prepared in case they had to breech the calf."