I. break·er ˈbrā-kər noun
Date: 12th century
1.
a. : one that breaks
b. : a machine or plant for breaking rocks or coal
c. chiefly British : one who breaks up ships or cars for salvage
d. : a device for opening a circuit ; specifically : circuit breaker
2. : a wave breaking into foam (as against the shore)
II. brea·ker ˈbrā-kər noun
Etymology: by folk etymology from Spanish barrica
Date: 1833
: a small water cask