breast

B1
Pronunciation
/bɹɛst/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.

Example Sentences
  • Tanya's breasts grew remarkably during pregnancy.
2 Definition

The chest, or front of the human thorax.

3 Definition

A section of clothing covering the breast area.

4 Definition

The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one's heart or innermost thoughts.

Example Sentences
  • She kindled hope in the breast of all who heard her.
5 Definition

The ventral portion of an animal's thorax.

Example Sentences
  • The robin has a red breast.
6 Definition

A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.

Example Sentences
  • Would you like breast or wing?
7 Definition

The front or forward part of anything.

Example Sentences
  • a chimney breast; a plough breast
8 Definition

The face of a coal working.

9 Definition

The front of a furnace.

10 Definition

The power of singing; a musical voice.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To push against with the breast; to meet full on, oppose, face.

2 Definition

To reach the top (of a hill).

Example Sentences
  • He breasted the hill and saw the town before him.
3 Definition

To debreast.