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breasting Meaning
breasting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Breast
breasting (n.)
The curved channel in which a breast wheel turns. It is closely adapted to the curve of the wheel through about a quarter of its circumference, and prevents the escape of the water until it has spent its force upon the wheel. See Breast wheel.
breasting Sentence Examples
- The ship was breasting the waves as it sailed into the open sea.
- The swimmer was breasting the current with strong, steady strokes.
- Ducks could be seen breasting the water effortlessly at the pond's surface.
- The rowing team worked in perfect unison, breasting the river's flow with precision.
- The kayaker skillfully navigated through the rapids, breasting each wave with confidence.
- The fishing boat was breasting the choppy waters, heading out to sea in search of a bountiful catch.
- The yacht was breasting the wind, its sails billowing as it raced across the bay.
- Seagulls soared overhead, effortlessly breasting the air currents.
- The pelican was breasting the waves, diving gracefully into the water to catch its prey.
- The swan glided across the lake, breasting the calm waters with elegance and grace.
FAQs About the word breasting
of Breast, The curved channel in which a breast wheel turns. It is closely adapted to the curve of the wheel through about a quarter of its circumference, and p
confronting, facing, fighting, defying, bearding,braving, outfacing, daring, withstanding, resisting
sidestepping, shunning, shirking, eschewing, shunning, ducking, avoiding, shirking, sidestepping, dodging
The ship was breasting the waves as it sailed into the open sea.
The swimmer was breasting the current with strong, steady strokes.
Ducks could be seen breasting the water effortlessly at the pond's surface.
The rowing team worked in perfect unison, breasting the river's flow with precision.
