maidhm — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
maidhm is used for these senses in English:
- breaker (chiefly, in the plural) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sandbank, or a rock or reef near the surface, considered a useful warning to ships of an underwater hazard
- rout (originally, military) The act of completely defeating an army or other enemy force, causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; (by extension) in politics, sport, etc.: a convincing defeat; a thrashing, a trouncing.
breaker — full definition
- noun A large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore.
- noun A switch that automatically cuts off an electrical circuit if there is a fault (circuit breaker).
- intj Used on CB radio to interrupt and request to speak.
defeat — full definition
- verb To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.
- verb To prevent something from succeeding or being achieved.
- noun An instance of losing, or of being overcome.