breech
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Howitzers are put together from metal subsystems, such as the barrel, the breech mechanism the shell is loaded into and hydraulics that reduce recoil when artillery fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In a police report reviewed by The Times, the patient described going to a gynecologist in 2020 to have him “flip” a breech baby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2024
The South East Coast Ambulance Service Trust said it welcomes "any changes to national breech birth guidance".
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2023
In a quick response, the U.S. team member told the Ukrainian to remove the gun’s breech at the rear of the howitzer and manually prime the firing pin so the gun could fire.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 28, 2023
“Your daughter needs a caesarian. Do you know what that is? We have to open her womb and take the baby out, because it is in the breech position.”
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
Reynolds shows a flamboyant cavalryman, leaning on his sword, his red coat unbuttoned to show his cream waistcoat and breeches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
He wears a fashionable doublet, breeches, stockings, chunky strapped shoes and a tall felt hat with a buckle in the hatband.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2025
"Court dress is velvet coat and breeches, with cut steel buttons, a ruffle and a white waistcoat," says Sir Simon.
From BBC ● May 4, 2023
When the play begins, a troupe of actors, costumed in skirts and breeches that gesture toward the Elizabethan, are about to put on a new show, “The London Merchant.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
Kropp stalks up, with his breeches rolled up and his feet bare.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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