Definition of break

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Break (v. t.) To impart, as news or information; to broach; -- with to, and often with a modified word implying some reserve; as, to break the news gently to the widow; to break a purpose cautiously to a friend..

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Dawn :: Dawn (n.) The break of day; the first appearance of light in the morning; show of approaching sunrise.
Breach :: Breach (n.) A gap or opening made made by breaking or battering, as in a wall or fortification; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence; a break; a rupture..
Breaker :: Breaker (n.) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sand bank, or a rock or reef near the surface..
Snap :: Snap (n.) To break upon suddenly with sharp, angry words; to treat snappishly; -- usually with up..
Break :: Break (v. t.) An interruption of continuity; change of direction; as, a break in a wall; a break in the deck of a ship..
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) Brittle; friable; in a condition to break with a short, sharp fracture; as, crisp snow..
Break :: Break (v. i.) To make an abrupt or sudden change; to change the gait; as, to break into a run or gallop..
Trachyte :: Trachyte (n.) An igneous rock, usually light gray in color and breaking with a rough surface. It consists chiefly of orthoclase feldspar with sometimes hornblende and mica..
Part :: Part (n.) To divide; to separate into distinct parts; to break into two or more parts or pieces; to sever.
Outbreaking :: Outbreaking (n.) That which bursts forth.
Jasper :: "Jasper (n.) An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking with a smooth surface. It admits of a high polish, and is used for vases, seals, snuff boxes, etc. When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped / banded jasper. The Egyptian pebble is a brownish yellow jasper..
Heartbreaking :: Heartbreaking (a.) Causing overpowering sorrow.
Drag :: Drag (v. t.) A heavy harrow, for breaking up ground..
Break :: Break (v. t.) A device for checking motion, or for measuring friction. See Brake, n. 9 & 10..
Breach :: Breach (n.) A breaking of waters, as over a vessel; the waters themselves; surge; surf..
Decamp :: Decamp (v. i.) To break up a camp; to move away from a camping ground, usually by night or secretly..
Poach :: Poach (v. & n.) To cook, as eggs, by breaking them into boiling water; also, to cook with butter after breaking in a vessel..
Pistillation :: Pistillation (n.) The act of pounding or breaking in a mortar; pestillation.
Break :: Break (v. t.) To destroy the completeness of; to remove a part from; as, to break a set..
Chip :: Chip (v. i.) To break or fly off in small pieces.
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