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breastsummer

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛs(t)sʌmə/

Definition of breastsummer

noun

Architecture

a beam across a broad opening, sustaining a superstructure.

Origin:

early 17th century: from breast and summer²

Nearby words

breastfeed
breasthook
breastpin
breastplate
breaststroke
breastsummer
breastwork
breath
breath test
breathable
breathalyse

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