breeched

Meanings

• Verb

  To have broken a barrier or breach, especially illegally.

  - "The pirates breeched the ship's hold and stole the treasure."
  - "The protesters breeched the police line during the riot."

• Verb

  To have given birth, especially prematurely.

  - "My sister breeched a week early and had to stay in the hospital for a few days."
  - "The baby was breeched and had to be delivered by cesarean section."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breeched
creached , reached

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Variants

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breach , breached , breaches , breaching

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to break through a barrier', from the Old French word 'brecher', meaning 'to break'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'breech delivery' refers to a delivery where the baby is born feet first, which is more common in animals than in humans.

2. The English word 'breeches' originally referred to a type of tight-fitting trousers that covered the legs from the waist to the knees.

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Related Concepts

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1. Premature birth: A birth that occurs before the 37th week of gestation. Breech presentation, where the baby is positioned feet first in the womb, can increase the risk of premature birth.

2. Barrier: Anything that blocks or separates, such as a wall, a door, or a membrane. The term 'breech' can refer to the breaking of a physical or metaphorical barrier.

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Culture

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In literature, 'breeched' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a violation or transgression of social norms or rules. In art, the image of a breached wall or fortification is often used as a symbol of invasion or conquest.

How to Memorize "breeched"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wall or barrier being breached, either by force or by a baby coming out of the womb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'breeched' with the idea of breaking through a barrier or giving birth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Baby Breaks Barrier' to help remember the meaning of 'breeched'.

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