Answer: breeching

AnswerCrossword Clue
breechingThe hair or wool on the hindquarters of an animal
breechingA strong leather strap passing around the hindquarters of a horse harnessed to a vehicle
breechingA thick rope used to secure the carriage of a cannon on a ship and to absorb the force of the recoil
breechinga harness strap behind the haunches; a rope tied to cannon on ship