BREECH
/bɹiːtʃ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of BREECH
(now only in the plural) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks.
The buttocks or backside.
The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber.
To dress in breeches. (especially) To dress a boy in breeches or trousers for the first time.
To beat or spank on the buttocks.
To fit or furnish with a breech.
"to breech a gun"
Born, or having been born, breech.
With the hips coming out before the head.
Examples of BREECH in a Sentence
- "to breech a gun"
Word Details
Is BREECH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BREECH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BREECH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BREECH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | e | e | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BREECH
27 words from the letters in BREECH
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BREECH in Word Games
BREECH is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BREECH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BREECH to find 27 additional valid words.