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breastshot

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Breastshot (adj) means (of a waterwheel) Turned by water hitting buckets level with, or just above, the wheel's centre, with the wheel mounted upright.

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(of a waterwheel) Turned by water hitting buckets level with, or just above, the wheel's centre, with the wheel mounted upright.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from breast and shot.

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"breastshot" (adj) means (of a waterwheel) Turned by water hitting buckets level with, or just above, the wheel's centre, with the wheel mounted upright.