Definition
Definition of breasting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalRare having a prominent chest or breastRare
- The breasting figurehead of the ship was intricately carved.
2.
psychologyRare facing a challenge directly or boldlyRare
- She stood breasting the storm with determination.
Origin of breasting
Old English, breost (breast) + ing (suffix)
Examples of breasting in a sentence
The artist sculpted a breasting figure for the exhibition. He was breasting the challenge with unwavering courage. Breasting the competition, she showed no fear.
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- French:poitrinaire, bravant, ...
- German:hervorstehende Brust, trotzend, ...
- Italian:con petto prominente, fronteggiante, ...
- Spanish:de pecho prominente, confrontando, ...
- Portuguese:com peito proeminente, corajoso, ...
- Chinese:胸部突出的, 迎难而上的, ...
- Japanese:胸が目立つ, 立ち向かう, ...
- Arabic:بَارِز الصَّدْر, مُواجِه, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל חָזֶה בּוֹלֵט, נִיצָב מוּל, ...
- Russian:с выдающейся грудью, противостоящий, ...
- Ukrainian:з видатними грудьми, протистоячий, ...
- Hindi:उभरे हुए स्तन वाली, साहसिक, ...
Definition of breast - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
female anatomyeither of two soft organs on a woman's chest
- She felt a lump in her breast.
2.
anatomythe chest area of a human body
- He crossed his arms over his breast.
3.
cookingcut of meat from the chest of a bird
- We had chicken breast for dinner.
4.
medicalthe front part of a bird's body
- The robin has a red breast.
5.
clothingDated the part of clothing covering the chestDated
- He adjusted the breast of his jacket.
6.
emotionDated the seat of emotions or innermost thoughtsDated
- She held her secret close to her breast.
Verb
1.
climbingintr. Dated UK reach the top of a hill or mountainintr. Dated UK
- They breasted the hill and saw the valley below.
2.
physical contacttr. Rare push against with the chest or fronttr. Rare
- He breasted the strong wind with determination.
3.
challengetr. Rare confront or face boldlytr. Rare
- She breasted the difficulties with courage.
Images of breast
the part of clothing covering the chest
Expressions with breast
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hit one's chest as a sign of mourning
He beat his breast in grief at the funeral.
milk from human breasts for feeding babies
Breast milk is recommended for newborns.
small pocket on the front of a shirt or jacket
He kept his pen in the breast pocket of his jacket..
device for extracting milk from the breasts
She used a breast pump to store milk for her baby.
meat from the chest of a chicken
She cooked the chicken breast with herbs and spices..
while feeding from a mother's breast
The baby fell asleep at the breast.
cut of lamb with breastbone and muscles
The chef prepared a delicious breast of lamb for dinner.
process of enhancing breast shape and size
Breast augmentation can boost self-confidence.
up to the breast level of a person
The water in the river was breast-high.
admit a wrongdoing or mistake openly
She decided to make a clean breast of her actions.
cosmetic method used to increase or improve the appearance of breasts
She researched different breast enhancement options before meeting with the surgeon.
reaching up to the level of the breast
The water in the pool was breast-deep.
part of a wall containing a chimney's base
The chimney breast in the living room was beautifully decorated with tiles..
cancer that starts in breast tissue
Breast cancer is often detected with a mammogram.
medical checks of breasts to find early signs of disease
Regular breast screening can help doctors find cancer at an early stage.
medical tests that create pictures of breast tissue to check for problems
The doctor recommended breast imaging after finding a small lump during the exam.
medical device placed in breast for augmentation or reconstruction
She got a breast implant after her surgery.
surgery that raises and reshapes breasts by removing skin and tightening tissue
She decided to have a breast lift after losing significant weight.
surgery to decrease breast size for comfort or aesthetics
She opted for breast reduction to ease her back pain.
pounding and massaging breasts to stop development
Breast ironing is practiced in some communities in Cameroon.
malignant growth in breast tissue that starts from surface body cells
The patient was diagnosed with early-stage breast carcinoma after a routine screening.
fold sewn in fabric to fit over the chest
The dress pattern includes a breast dart for shaping.
uncomfortable soreness or sensitivity in the breasts especially when touched
She noticed breast tenderness a few days before her period started.
chest deformity where the breastbone is protruded
The doctor diagnosed the child with pigeon breast at an early age..
Origin of breast
Old English, brēost (chest)
Examples of breast in a sentence
She wore a dress that accentuated her breast. The child rested her head against her mother's breast. He felt a sharp pain in his breast after the fall. The recipe calls for turkey breast. He prefers duck breast over other cuts. The eagle's breast was broad and strong.
Feathers on the breast of the pigeon were iridescent. The breast of the shirt was embroidered with a logo. She pinned a brooch to the breast of her blouse. A heavy heart lay in his breast. Joy filled her breast as she read the letter. She breasted the peak with determination. They breasted the summit at dawn. She breasted the wave with courage. The athlete breasted the tape at the finish line. He breasted the storm with determination. They breasted the challenge without hesitation.
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- French:sein, atteindre, ...
- German:Brust, erreichen, ...
- Italian:seno, scalare, ...
- Spanish:pecho, coronar, ...
- Portuguese:seio, alcançar, ...
- Chinese:乳房, 登上, ...
- Japanese:乳房, 登り切る, ...
- Arabic:ثدي, بَلَغَ القِمَّة, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁד, לְהַגִּיעַ לְרֹאשׁ, ...
- Russian:грудь, взобраться на вершину, ...
- Ukrainian:груди, підніматися, ...
- Hindi:स्तन, चोटी पर पहुँचना, ...
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