breaker-strip

break·er-strip

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Definitions of breaker-strip word

noun breaker-strip a person or thing that breaks. 1
noun breaker-strip a wave that breaks or dashes into foam. 1
noun breaker-strip Citizens Band Radio Slang. a person who indicates a wish to transmit a message, as by breaking in on a channel. 1
noun breaker-strip Also called breaker strip. Automotive. a strip of fabric under the tread of a pneumatic tire casing, designed to protect the carcass. 1
noun breaker-strip Textiles. brake1 (def 5). a machine that separates the fiber from foreign matter in preparation for the carding process. 1
noun breaker-strip Also called prairie breaker. a plow with a long, low moldboard for turning virgin land. 1

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1125-75; See origin at break, -er1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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