Vocabulary : Breastsummer to Breathful
Breastsummer : A summer or girder extending across a building flush with, and supporting, the upper part of a front or external wall; a long lintel; a girder; -- used principally above shop windows.Breastwheel : A water wheel, on which the stream of water strikes neither so high as in the overshot wheel, nor so low as in the undershot, but generally at about half the height of the wheel, being kept in contact with it by the breasting. The water acts on the float boards partly by impulse, partly by its weight.
Breastwork : A defensive work of moderate height, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material. ;; A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
Breath : The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc. ;; The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath. ;; The power of respiration, and hence, life. ;; Time to breathe; respite; pause. ;; A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant. ;; Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life. ;; A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle. ;; A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion. ;; Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume. ;; Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
Breathable : Such as can be breathed.