break water
The phrase 'break water' has varied meanings based on context, from medical events to structural features and actions in water.
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Definition
B2Pregnancy
(medical)To experience the rupture of the amniotic sac, leading to the release of amniotic fluid.
Example
- She felt a sudden gush of fluid and realized her water had broken.
B2Swimming
(general)To partially rise out of the water while swimming underwater.
Example
- The dolphin broke water gracefully as it came up for air.
C1Construction
(technical)A structure built to protect a shore or harbor from the force of waves.
Example
- The new breakwater significantly reduced the erosion along the coast.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "break water":
water breakermake waterblow waterbreak openbreak the icebreak groundtake waterfirst waterbreak throughbreak infeeling in one's water