What does the cryptic crossword clue "Breaks in knee-length trousers, we hear (8)" mean?

The definition is "Breaks". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone of “breeches” (breaks) The answer is BREACHES.

Breaks in knee-length trousers, we hear (8)

Guardian Cryptic #27311 | 25 Across | 2017-09-25 flower