1. A fall that breaks the neck.
2. A steep place endangering the neck.
BREAKNECK
Break"neck`, a.
Defn: Producing danger of a broken neck; as, breakneck speed.
BREAK-UP
Break"-up`, n.
Defn: Disruption; a separation and dispersion of the parts or members; as, a break-up of an assembly or dinner party; a break-up of the government.
BREAKWATER
Break"wa`ter, n.
Defn: Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.
BREAM
Bream, n. Etym: [OE. breme, brem, F. brême, OF. bresme, of German
origin; cf. OHG. brahsema, brahsina, OLG. bressemo, G. brassen. Cf.
Brasse.]
1. (Zoöl)