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break·ing 1  (brkng)
n.
The change of a simple vowel to a diphthong, especially in various Germanic languages, often caused by the influence of neighboring consonants.
[Translation of German Brechung.]
break·ing 2  (brkng)
n.
A form of urban dance involving styles such as rocking, popping, and b-boying, usually performed to funk. Also called break dancing.
breaking [ˈbreɪkɪŋ]
n
(Linguistics) Linguistics (in Old English, Old Norse, etc.) the change of a vowel into a diphthong
[translation of German Brechung]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.breakingbreaking - the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"
breakage, break
change of integrity - the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something
rupture - the act of making a sudden noisy break
shattering, smashing - the act of breaking something into small pieces
cracking, fracture, crack - the act of cracking something
chipping, splintering, chip - the act of chipping something
Translations
breaking [ˈbreɪkɪŋ]
A. N
1. → rotura f, rompimiento m
2. breaking and entering (Jur) → violación f de domicilio, allanamiento m de morada
B. CPD breaking news N → noticia fsing de última hora
breaking point N → punto m de máxima tensión tolerable (fig) [of person] → límite m
to reach breaking-point → llegar al límite
breaking
n breaking and entering (Jur) → Einbruch m


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As the dawn was breaking the Sambhur belled Once, twice and again
The Jungle Book by Kipling, Rudyard View in context
"Nothing, Senor Samson," said she, "only that my master is breaking out, plainly breaking out.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
M'Dougal in all the bustle of preparation; having about nine days previously announced at the factory, his intention of breaking up the establishment, and fixed upon the
Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context
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