noun🔗ShareSomething that breaks."The large wave was a window breaker during the storm. "machinedevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA machine for breaking rocks, or for breaking coal at the mines"The coal mine used a large breaker to crush the mined coal into smaller, more manageable pieces. "machinegeologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe building in which such a machine is placed."The power company built a new breaker outside of town to handle the increased electricity demand. "buildingmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person who specializes in breaking things."My little brother is a natural breaker; he manages to destroy his toys within a week. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(chiefly in the plural) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sandbank, or a rock or reef near the surface, considered a useful warning to ships of an underwater hazard"The captain steered the ship away from the shore after spotting breakers crashing against the hidden reef. "nauticaloceanweathersailingnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA breakdancer."The crowd cheered as the breaker spun on his head, showcasing his amazing dance skills. "danceentertainmentpersonstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA user of CB radio.""The trucker called out 'Breaker, breaker!' on his CB radio to warn other breakers about the traffic jam ahead." "communicationtechnologypersonelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who works in shipbreaking."The shipbreaker worked tirelessly to dismantle the old cargo ship. "jobindustrynauticalworkpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small cask of liquid kept permanently in a ship's boat in case of shipwreck."In the ship's lifeboat, a breaker filled with fresh water was securely fastened to the floor, a vital resource if the vessel were to sink. "nauticalsailingdrinkitemfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading