noun Uncommon
breakers
BRAY-kuhs
Breakers (noun) means plural of breaker; large waves crashing near shore, or a set of electrical safety switches. Example: “The breakers pounded against the rocks all afternoon.”
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Plural of breaker; large waves crashing near shore, or a set of electrical safety switches.
"The breakers pounded against the rocks all afternoon."
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What does “breakers” mean?
The word “breakers” means plural of breaker; large waves crashing near shore, or a set of electrical safety switches.
How do you pronounce “breakers”?
“Breakers” is pronounced BRAY-kuhs (/ˈbɹeɪ̯kəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “breakers” in a sentence?
Here is “breakers” used in a sentence: “The breakers pounded against the rocks all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “breakers”?
“Breakers” is a noun.
Is “breakers” a common word?
“Breakers” is an uncommon word in modern English.