Associations to the word «Breastwork»

Wiktionary

BREASTWORK, noun. A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.
BREASTWORK, noun. (nautical) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
BREASTWORK, noun. A parapet.
BREASTWORK, noun. (slang) Breast augmentation.

Dictionary definition

BREASTWORK, noun. Fortification consisting of a low wall.

Wise words

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