breast (br st)n. 1. a. Either of two milk-secreting, glandular organs on the chest of a woman; the human mammary gland. b. A corresponding organ in other mammals. c. A corresponding rudimentary gland in the male. 2. a. The superior ventral surface of the human body, extending from the neck to the abdomen. b. A corresponding part in other animals. 3. The part of a garment that covers the chest. 4. The seat of affection and emotion: "Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast" (Shakespeare). 5. A source of nourishment. 6. Something likened to the human breast: the breast of a hill. 7. The face of a mine or tunnel. tr.v. breast·ed, breast·ing, breasts 1. To rise over; climb: "He breasted a rise and looked down. He was at the head of a small valley" (Ken Follett). 2. To encounter or advance against resolutely; confront boldly. 3. To push against with or as if with the breast. [Middle English brest, from Old English br  ost.] |
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