nounπShareSomething that breaks."The strong waves acted as breakers, crashing against the shore and preventing the boats from sailing. "thingmachinenauticalenvironmentgeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA machine for breaking rocks, or for breaking coal at the mines"The construction company used powerful breakers to break apart the large concrete slabs. "machineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe building in which such a machine is placed.""During the blackout, we checked the breakers to see if a fuse had tripped." "buildingmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who specializes in breaking things."At the demolition site, the breakers used heavy machinery to tear down the old building. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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 the breakers, knowing they signaled a dangerous reef just below the surface. "nauticaloceanenvironmentweathersailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breakdancer."The park came alive as the breakers showed off their impressive spins and flips on the concrete. "persondanceentertainmentstyleculturesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA user of CB radio."During the road trip, my dad kept an ear on the CB radio, hoping to hear any breakers warning about traffic jams ahead. "communicationtechnologymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small cask of liquid kept permanently in a ship's boat in case of shipwreck."In the lifeboat, alongside the oars and blankets, were two breakers filled with fresh water, a vital supply if they were shipwrecked. "nauticalsailingdrinkitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who works in shipbreaking."The breakers worked tirelessly, dismantling the old ship piece by piece. "nauticaljobindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading