BPage 261
- English Word Breasted Definition of Breast
- English Word Breasted Definition Having a breast; -- used in composition with qualifying words, in either a literal or a metaphorical sense; as, a single-breasted coat.
- English Word Breastfast Definition A large rope to fasten the midship part of a ship to a wharf, or to another vessel.
- English Word Breastheight Definition The interior slope of a fortification, against which the garrison lean in firing.
- English Word Breasthook Definition 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.
- English Word Breasting Definition of Breast
- English Word Breasting Definition 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.
- English Word Breastknot Definition A knot of ribbons worn on the breast.
- English Word Breastpin Definition A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.
- English Word Breastplate Definition A plate of metal covering the breast as defensive armor.
- English Word Breastplate Definition A piece against which the workman presses his breast in operating a breast drill, or other similar tool.
- English Word Breastplate Definition A strap that runs across a horse's breast.
- English Word Breastplate Definition A part of the vestment of the high priest, worn upon the front of the ephod. It was a double piece of richly embroidered stuff, a span square, set with twelve precious stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. See Ephod.
- English Word Breastplough Definition A kind of plow, driven by the breast of the workman; -- used to cut or pare turf.
- English Word Breastplow Definition Alt. of Breastplough
- English Word Breastrail Definition The upper rail of any parapet of ordinary height, as of a balcony; the railing of a quarter-deck, etc.
- English Word Breastrope Definition See Breastband.
- English Word Breastsummer Definition A summer or girder extending across a building flush with, and supporting, the upper part of a front or external wall; a long lintel; a girder; -- used principally above shop windows.
- English Word Breastwheel Definition A water wheel, on which the stream of water strikes neither so high as in the overshot wheel, nor so low as in the undershot, but generally at about half the height of the wheel, being kept in contact with it by the breasting. The water acts on the float boards partly by impulse, partly by its weight.
- English Word Breastwork Definition A defensive work of moderate height, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material.
- English Word Breastwork Definition A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
- English Word Breath Definition The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc.
- English Word Breath Definition The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath.
- English Word Breath Definition The power of respiration, and hence, life.
- English Word Breath Definition Time to breathe; respite; pause.
- English Word Breath Definition A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant.
- English Word Breath Definition Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.
- English Word Breath Definition A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.
- English Word Breath Definition A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.
- English Word Breath Definition Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.