Definition

To remove or free something from its coverings or fastenings, especially in relation to a cannon or clothing.

Example

The soldiers worked quickly to unbreech the cannon before the battle began.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they unbreech that old cannon for the museum?

Yeah, it was fascinating to watch them work on it.

I didn't know it was such a complex process to unbreech it.

It really is! They have to be super careful with all the parts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbreech → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "breech" (from Old English "brēc", meaning to break or rupture). The word "unbreech" means to not break or to restore something to its original state without rupture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') breaking ('breech') something — that's why unbreech means to keep something intact.

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