breast: signification et définitions

Either of two milk-secreting, glandular organs on the chest of a woman; the human mammary gland.

A corresponding organ in other mammals.

A corresponding rudimentary gland in the male.

The superior ventral surface of the human body, extending from the neck to the abdomen.

A corresponding part in other animals.

The part of a garment that covers the chest.

The seat of affection and emotion: "Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast” ( Shakespeare).

A source of nourishment.

Something likened to the human breast: the breast of a hill.

The face of a mine or tunnel.

To rise over; climb: "He breasted a rise and looked down. He was at the head of a small valley” ( Ken Follett).

To encounter or advance against resolutely; confront boldly.

To push against with or as if with the breast.