Breech
Pronunciation: /ˈbriːtʃ/
Breech (noun)
- When a baby is positioned feet or buttocks first before birth.
- The part of a gun where bullets are loaded.
Examples
- The doctor explained the risks of a breech birth.
- A breech position can complicate delivery.
Common collocations: breech birth, breech position, breech delivery, breech mechanism, breech block