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Definition of water break in English: water breaknoun ˈwɔːtə breɪk 1An overflowing or irruption of water. 2Chiefly poetic. An area of water which is broken up or foaming, especially in a stream or brook. 3US. A low ridge made slantwise across a sloping road or track to divert surface water to one side. 5A pause for a drink of water between periods of exercise, activity, etc.
Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. From water + break. Definition of water break in US English: water breaknounˈwɔːtə breɪk 1An overflowing or irruption of water. 2Chiefly poetic. An area of water which is broken up or foaming, especially in a stream or brook. 3US. A low ridge made slantwise across a sloping road or track to divert surface water to one side. 5A pause for a drink of water between periods of exercise, activity, etc.
Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. From water + break. |