Breaking Definition
brākĭng
noun
The change of a simple vowel to a diphthong, especially in various Germanic languages, often caused by the influence of neighboring consonants.
American Heritage
A form of urban dance involving styles such as locking, popping, and b-boying, usually performed to funk music.
American Heritage
(music) A form of ornamentation in which groups of short notes are used instead of long ones.
Wiktionary
Break dancing.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Breaking
Noun
Singular:
breaking
Plural:
breakingsOrigin of Breaking
Translation of German Brechung
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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