break back

1 of 3

intransitive verb

1

: to return usually abruptly to a former position or state

2

architecture : to return inward from a projection

breakback

2 of 3

adjective

: backbreaking, crushing

breakback

3 of 3

noun

"

plural -s

1

: a return or setting back

2

: a bowled cricket ball that breaks back toward the wicket from the off

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

break entry 1 + back, noun

Noun

break back

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