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breasting

 

[ หˆbrษ›stษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Breasting refers to the act of pushing or moving against something with one's chest. This term is often used in contexts such as swimming, where a swimmer performs a breaststroke, propelling themselves through water while utilizing their chest. Additionally, it can imply confronting obstacles or challenges head-on, as in 'breasting the winds' when facing strong winds. It is a dynamic term that encompasses the physicality of moving forward despite resistance.

Synonyms

confronting, pressing, pushing

Examples of usage

  • She was breasting the waves as she swam.
  • The athlete was breasting towards the finish line.
  • He breathed heavily after breasting the hill.

Translations

Translations of the word "breasting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ payudara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะดัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poitrine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pecho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถฤŸรผs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์Šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prsa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prsia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒธ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prsi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัƒะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒฃแƒซแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecho

Etymology

The term 'breasting' is derived from the root 'breast', which comes from Old English 'brฤ“ost', meaning 'the front part of the body between the neck and the belly'. The word has evolved in its usage over the centuries. Initially, it focused on the anatomical part of the body, but later it took on more figurative meanings, particularly in the context of physical action. The transition into an action verb form occurred as the idea of using one's chest as a tool for movement gained traction, especially in physical activities like swimming and sports. The phrase โ€˜breasting the wavesโ€™ became popular in the maritime and swimming lexicons, illustrating the visual imagery of facing the water head-on. Overall, 'breasting' reflects both physical exertion and the determination to overcome challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,690, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.