breast
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1breast

noun \ˈbrest\

Definition of BREAST

1
: either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals; also : either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
2
a : the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen
b : the part of an article of clothing covering the breast
3
: the seat of emotion and thought : bosom
4
a : something (as a front, swelling, or curving part) resembling a breast
b : face 6
breast·ed \ˈbres-təd\ adjective

Examples of BREAST

  1. My breast heaved with emotion.
  2. a bird with an orange breast
  3. I ordered the grilled breast of chicken.
  4. a few slices of turkey breast
  5. Do you prefer a breast or a leg?

Origin of BREAST

Middle English brest, from Old English brēost; akin to Old High German brust breast, Old Irish brú belly, Russian bryukho
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to BREAST

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

2breast

transitive verb

Definition of BREAST

1
: to contend with resolutely : confront <breasting the waves>
2
chiefly British : climb, ascend
3
: to thrust the chest against <the sprinter breasted the tape>

Examples of BREAST

  1. I was at the race's finish line to see the winner breast the tape.
  2. <breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism>

First Known Use of BREAST

1599

breast

noun \ˈbrest\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of BREAST

1
: either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult females of humans and some other mammals; also : either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
2
: the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen

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