noun Download 🔗Share Something that breaks. Examples : "The strong waves acted as breakers, crashing against the shore and preventing the boats from sailing. " thing machine nautical environment geology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A machine for breaking rocks, or for breaking coal at the mines Examples : "The construction company used powerful breakers to break apart the large concrete slabs. " machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The building in which such a machine is placed. Examples : ""During the blackout, we checked the breakers to see if a fuse had tripped." " building machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who specializes in breaking things. Examples : "At the demolition site, the breakers used heavy machinery to tear down the old building. " person job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗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 Examples : "The captain steered the ship away from the shore after spotting the breakers, knowing they signaled a dangerous reef just below the surface. " nautical ocean environment weather sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A breakdancer. Examples : "The park came alive as the breakers showed off their impressive spins and flips on the concrete. " person dance entertainment style culture sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A user of CB radio. Examples : "During the road trip, my dad kept an ear on the CB radio, hoping to hear any breakers warning about traffic jams ahead. " communication technology media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small cask of liquid kept permanently in a ship's boat in case of shipwreck. Examples : "In the lifeboat, alongside the oars and blankets, were two breakers filled with fresh water, a vital supply if they were shipwrecked. " nautical sailing drink item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who works in shipbreaking. Examples : "The breakers worked tirelessly, dismantling the old ship piece by piece. " nautical job industry work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading