breast
breast Lexical Profile
breast Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Either of the two soft, protruding mammary glands located on the upper front of a woman's chest that produce milk after childbirth, or the corresponding rudimentary organ in men.
"Regular medical screenings are vital for the early detection of breast tissue abnormalities."
The entire upper front part of the human torso or an animal's body between the neck and the abdomen.
"The male robin is easily recognized by the bright orange feathers covering its breast."
A cut of meat taken from the front part of the chest of a bird or domesticated animal, particularly poultry.
"She seasoned the roasted chicken breast with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil."
The seat of human emotions, thoughts, and conscience, in literary or figurative usage.
"Music has long been said to have charms that soothe a troubled breast."
• verb
To reach the top of a hill, mountain, or wave and move over it.
"As the hikers finally breasted the steep ridge, the entire valley opened up before them."
To face, confront, or advance boldly against an obstacle, current, or difficulty.
"The small fishing boat breasted the heavy swells as it made its way back to harbor."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'brēost', descending from Proto-Germanic '*breustą' (chest, breast), probably related to a root meaning 'to swell or sprout'.