breech vs breach

breech

Definitions

noun

  1. opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded

Examples

The extractors eject the cartridge case and retain the breechblock in the fully open position.

Stripping off her leather breeches and boots, and her tunic, Isabella slid into the sudsy, herbal scented water of the tub, submersing her body up to her chin.

He was dressed in a worn tricorn, a dark homespun coat, knee-length breeches, dark stocking, and heavy brogue shoes.

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breach

Definitions

noun

  1. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
  2. an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
  3. a failure to perform some promised act or obligation

verb

  1. make an opening or gap in
  2. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Examples

Faceless, unqualified reviewers define our work, remove our colleagues from panels and routinely breach confidentiality.

Vesuvius is a stratovolcano that grew within the breached crater of Monte Somma volcano.

*** Pharmaceuticals Sigma Pharmaceuticals said that it is likely to breach loan conditions with bankers after taking a charge of as much as 270 million Australian dollars ($253.4 million) from the A$900 million fire sale of its pharmaceutical division to South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare.

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