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| amylase |
any of a class of enzymes, found in saliva and many tissues of plants and animals, that break down starch to sugars. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*) used to indicate a footnote, an omission, or a break in the text, and for various other purposes. [1/2 definitions] |
| battering ram |
a heavy wooden beam used by warriors in former times to break through doors, walls, gates, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| biodegrade |
to break down through the action of living organisms. |
| bioreactor |
a device in which living organisms or biological reactions are used to create a product or break down waste. |
| blister |
to break out in a blister or blisters. [1/5 definitions] |
| blow out |
of a tire, to break apart suddenly with all air escaping. [1/2 definitions] |
| bolt1 |
to break away from by withdrawing one's support. [2/14 definitions] |
| breach |
to make an opening or breach in; break through. [1/7 definitions] |
| breakable |
combined form of break. |
| breakaway |
of a theatrical or film prop, designing to break under slight impact, as a balsa-wood chair. [2/6 definitions] |
| break loose |
to break the physical bonds of something and become free. [1/2 definitions] |
| break up |
to break (something) into pieces or sections. [1/10 definitions] |
| broach |
to break the surface of the water. [1/7 definitions] |
| broke |
past tense of break. [1/2 definitions] |
| broken |
past participle of break. [1/9 definitions] |
| bruise |
to wound or damage without causing a break or rupture. [2/4 definitions] |
| burglarize |
to break into a building with the intention of committing a crime, esp. stealing. |
| burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly, usu. because of internal pressure. [3/8 definitions] |
| bust2 |
(informal) to break or burst. [3/10 definitions] |
| bust up |
to break up. |
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