break·er
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Definition of breaker
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breaker
noun (2)
brea·ker
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Definition of breaker (Entry 2 of 2)
: a small water cask
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“Breaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaker. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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breaker
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brea·ker
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Kids Definition of breaker
1
: a person or thing that breaks something
a circuit breaker
2
: a wave that breaks on shore
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The first known use of breaker was in the 12th century
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