1
: the part of a harness that passes around the rump of a draft animal
2
: the short coarse wool on the rump and hind legs of a sheep or goat
also
: the hair on the corresponding part of a dog
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But my greatest thrill was seeing humpback whales cruising through these breeding waters, not only spouting as usual but also hurling themselves out of the water (known as breeching).
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Doug Hansen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018
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“Breeching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeching. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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