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breaker (1)

break·er [ bráykər ]


noun  (plural brea·kers)
Definition:
 
1. large white-capped wave: a large, usually white-capped, wave that is cresting or breaking, especially onto a shore

2. electrical engineering 
Same as  circuit breaker


3. breakdancer: somebody who does breakdancing ( slang )

4. breaking machine: something that is used to crush or break up rocks, fibers, or other substances

5. horse trainer: somebody who trains horses to be ridden



interjection 
Definition:
 
opening message of radio transmission: used by CB radio operators to announce that they are beginning to transmit on a channel

[12th century. <break]
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