breeching

noun

breech·​ing ˈbrē-chiŋ  ˈbri- 

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

Examples of breeching in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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). —Doug Hansen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1524, in the meaning defined at sense 1