breech

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

Grant said one of the more challenging, if less bloody, scenes involved an effort to rotate a breech baby by applying manual pressure to a pregnant belly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2023

About two hours later, it was recognised Arthur was "an unanticipated footling breech", the Record of Inquest states.

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

“I see. Ball lodged in the breech, sir?” he asked.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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

Black Rod's uniform consists of black shoes, buckles, breeches and a coat, as well as silk stockings.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024

It’s also not the kind of story you tell if you plan to ally yourself with the boy who fouled his breeches.

From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2024

Like warm coals, the hidden crimson hue seems to burst into full flame in Caballero’s scarlet breeches, vest and chair upholstery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2023

“I never met him,” said Sir Bliant “It was proved that Lancelot ran mad in his shirt and breeches, until he got gored by a wild boar and died in a hermitage.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White