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breast noun [ brɛst ]

• either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body which secrete milk after childbirth.
• "Caroline crossed her arms over her breasts"
Similar: mammary gland, mamma, bosom(s), bust, chest, boobs, knockers, boobies, bazookas, melons, jubblies, bubbies, orbs, globes, bristols, charlies, baps, bazooms, casabas, chi-chis, norks, dugs, paps, embonpoint, tits, titties, jugs, hooters, cans,
• a person's chest, especially when regarded as the seat of the emotions.
• "wild feelings of frustration were rising up in his breast"
Similar: heart, soul, bosom, innermost being, core,

breast verb

• face and move forwards against or through (something).
• "I watched him breast the wave"
Origin: Old English brēost, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch borst and German Brust .

beat one's breast

• make an exaggerated show of sorrow, despair, or regret.



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