BREASTING


Meaning of BREASTING in English

p.pr. & ·vb.n. of breast.

2. breasting ·noun 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 breast wheel.

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