Definition of break

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Break (v. t.) To destroy the completeness of; to remove a part from; as, to break a set..

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Break :: Break (v. t.) To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to break rocks or coal; to break a lock..
Falsify :: Falsify (a.) To violate; to break by falsehood; as, to falsify one's faith or word..
Luncheon :: Luncheon (n.) A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast, as between breakfast and dinner..
Broach :: Broach (n.) To cause to begin or break out.
Dig :: Dig (v. t.) To turn up, or delve in, (earth) with a spade or a hoe; to open, loosen, or break up (the soil) with a spade, or other sharp instrument; to pierce, open, or loosen, as if with a spade..
Unseal :: Unseal (v. t.) To break or remove the seal of; to open, as what is sealed; as, to unseal a letter..
Discussion :: Discussion (n.) The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like..
Break :: Break (v. t.) To destroy the official character and standing of; to cashier; to dismiss.
Disconcert :: Disconcert (v. t.) To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy..
Outbreaking :: Outbreaking (n.) That which bursts forth.
Craze :: Craze (v. t.) To break into pieces; to crush; to grind to powder. See Crase.
Breakfast :: Breakfast (v. t.) To furnish with breakfast.
Break-circuit :: Break-circuit (n.) A key or other device for breaking an electrical circuit.
Endure :: Endure (v. t.) To remain firm under; to sustain; to undergo; to support without breaking or yielding; as, metals endure a certain degree of heat without melting; to endure wind and weather..
Rabbet :: Rabbet (n.) A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of any body; especially, one intended to receive another member, so as to break or cover the joint, or more easily to hold the members in place; thus, the groove cut for a panel, for a pane of glass, or for a door, is a rabbet, or rebate..
Abruption :: Abruption (n.) A sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies.
Crase :: Crase (v. t.) To break in pieces; to crack.
Luddite :: Luddite (n.) One of a number of riotous persons in England, who for six years (1811-17) tried to prevent the use of labor-saving machinery by breaking it, burning factories, etc.; -- so called from Ned Lud, a half-witted man who some years previously had broken stocking frames..
Breach :: Breach (n.) A breaking up of amicable relations; rupture.
Erumpent :: Erumpent (a.) Breaking out; -- said of certain fungi which burst through the texture of leaves.
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