What is the meaning of breeches?

Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded.
- synonyms: breech, rear of barrel, rear of tube
Trousers ending above the knee.
- synonyms: knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers

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APA	WordNet. (2010). Breeches. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/breeches/definitions/1202021
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