English dictionary
breasting
/'br/E/st/I//N/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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The curved channel in which a breast wheel turns. It is closely adapted to the curve of the wheel through about a quarter of its circumference, and prevents the escape of the water until it has spent its force upon the wheel. See <u>Breast wheel</u>.
Source: webster1913