| asterisk |
a sign (*) used to indicate a footnote, an omission, or a break in the text, and for various other purposes. [1/2 definitions] |
| bite |
of insects or similar small creatures, to break into the skin of (a human or other mammal) in order to feed on blood. [1/10 definitions] |
| break up |
to break into pieces. [1/3 definitions] |
| bruise |
to wound or damage without causing a break in the skin or bone. [2/3 definitions] |
| burglarize |
to break into a building with the intention of committing a crime, esp. stealing. |
| crack |
to break apart with a sharp sound. [1/3 definitions] |
| crack up |
(informal) to break into laughter. |
| crunch |
to break in a loud way by grinding or crushing. [1/3 definitions] |
| crush |
to break into small pieces by pounding, grinding, or some other forceful means. [1/5 definitions] |
| dash |
a punctuation mark (--). It is used in writing to show a break in speech or thought. [1/2 definitions] |
| diffraction |
modification of light or other waves by partially obstructing them so that they bend around the obstruction and break into bands of different frequencies. |
| fall apart |
to break into pieces. |
| fault |
a break in part of the earth's crust that is like a crack in the surface of the earth. A fault can be small or it can be hundreds of miles long. Because of the break between the surfaces, the surfaces can move and become uneven with each other. [1/4 definitions] |
| fraction |
to divide up or break into parts or fragments. [1/4 definitions] |
| fracture |
to break or cause a break in. [1/2 definitions] |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. [1/2 definitions] |
| invade |
to disturb or break into without being asked or wanted; intrude on; violate. [1/2 definitions] |
| layover |
a temporary halt or break in a journey; stopover. |
| recess |
a limited break in ongoing activity, such as courtroom proceedings or school classes. [1/5 definitions] |
| rent2 |
a break in relations, as between nations or persons. [1/3 definitions] |
| rift |
a break in social relations, because of a difference of opinion, quarrel, or the like; breach. [1/4 definitions] |