breeching
Translation
breaching (a whale's leap), breeching (harness)
Examples
We saw a whale breeching near the boat.
We saw a whale breaching near the boat.
Grammar Patterns
the breeching of a whale an act of a whale leaping The breeching of the whale was a magnificent sight.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for whale action): leaping, jumping
Etymology
From 'breech,' meaning the rear part of something. For a harness, it goes over the rear of the horse. For a whale, its powerful rear propels it.
Memory Tips
Think of a whale 'breaching' the surface of the water, as in breaking through it.