Definition of breaker
1a : one that breaksb : a machine or plant for breaking rocks or coalc chiefly British : one who breaks up ships or cars for salvaged : a device for opening a circuit; specifically : circuit breaker
2 : a wave breaking into foam (as against the shore)
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12th Century
First Known Use of breaker
12th century
Origin and Etymology of breaker
by folk etymology from Spanish barrica
First Known Use: 1833
BREAKER Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of breaker for Students
1 : a person or thing that breaks something a circuit breaker
2 : a wave that breaks on shore
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