breasted
adjective
Simple meaning
Used chiefly in compounds.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɹɛstəd
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Definition
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adjective
Having a breast or breasts; or breasts as specified; used chiefly in compounds
in combination
Having a specified kind of breast or covering.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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The front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen.
Compound terms
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Fastened by lapping one edge of the front well over the other usually with a double row of buttons.
A jacket having fronts that overlap enough for two separate rows of buttons.
A suit with a double-breasted jacket.
Widely distributed merganser of America and Europe.
Bluish-grey nuthatch with reddish breast.
Western North American sapsucker.
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