breast

The breast is defined as one of two mammary glands on the chest of a woman, or the front part of the human body from the neck to the abdomen.

(noun)

An example of breast is the milk-secreting gland on a new mother.

The definition of breast means to meet, oppose or overcome.

(verb)

An example of breast is to bounce back after facing many negative comments.

See breast in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

either of two milk-secreting glands protruding from the upper, front part of a woman's body
a corresponding gland in a female primate
a corresponding undeveloped gland in the male
figuratively, a source of nourishment
1. the front part of a person's chest
2. the corresponding part of some animals, as a bird or lamb
the part of a garment, etc. that is over the breast
the breast regarded as the center of emotions
anything likened to the breast: the breast of the sea
Mining the face that is being worked at the end of an excavation or tunnel

Origin: ME brest < OE breost < IE base *bhreus-, to swell, sprout

transitive verb

See breast in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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.
a. The superior ventral surface of the human body, extending from the neck to the abdomen.
b. A corresponding part in other animals.
The part of a garment that covers the chest.
The seat of affection and emotion: “Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast” (Shakespeare).
A source of nourishment.
Something likened to the human breast: the breast of a hill.
The face of a mine or tunnel.

transitive verb breast·ed, breast·ing, breasts

To rise over; climb: “He breasted a rise and looked down. He was at the head of a small valley” (Ken Follett).
To encounter or advance against resolutely; confront boldly.
To push against with or as if with the breast.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English brest

Origin: , from Old English brēost

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