breaker (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkər/
Definition
A wave that breaks into foam as it reaches shallow water or a shore.
Examples
Surfers waited patiently for the perfect breaker to ride.
The sound of the breakers crashing against the cliffs was deafening.
We watched the huge breakers roll in, one after another, from the safety of the beach.
How to Use breaker
- wave breaker (collocation)
- A structure designed to break the force of waves. — "The harbor installed a new wave breaker to protect the boats from storms."
- circuit breaker (collocation)
- A safety device that automatically stops the flow of electricity. — "If the lights go out, check the circuit breaker in the basement."
- record breaker (collocation)
- A person or thing that achieves a new best result. — "The athlete was celebrated as a true record breaker after his performance."
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