BREAST-HIGH
Breast"-high`, a.
Defn: High as the breast.
BREASTHOOK
Breast"hook`, n. (Naut.)
Defn: A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed across the stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows on each side. Totten.
BREASTING
Breast"ing, n. (Mach.)
Defn: The curved channel in which a breast wheel turns. It is closely adapted to the curve of the wheel through about a quarter of its circumference, and prevents the escape of the water until it has spent its force upon the wheel. See Breast wheel.
BREASTKNOT
Breast"knot`, n.
Defn: A pin worn of the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.
BREASTPIN
Breast"pin` (brest"pin`), n.
Defn: A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.