Definition of Breakaway

1. Adjective. Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude. "A breakaway faction"

Exact synonyms: Fissiparous, Separatist
Similar to: Independent
Derivative terms: Separatist

2. Noun. The act of breaking away or withdrawing from. "A breaking away from family and neighborhood"
Exact synonyms: Breaking Away
Generic synonyms: Secession, Withdrawal
Derivative terms: Break Away

Definition of Breakaway

1. n. A wild rush of sheep, cattle, horses, or camels (especially at the smell or the sight of water); a stampede.

Definition of Breakaway

1. Adjective. Having broken away from a larger unit. ¹

2. Noun. (cycling) A group of riders which has gone ahead of the peloton. ¹

3. Noun. (ice hockey) A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Breakaway

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Breakaway

1. A breakaway is a small plastic piece with an internal spring which is used to provide force on a face-bow. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Breakaway

break the mould
break the news
break the seal
break through
break up
break water
break with
breakabilities
breakability
breakable
breakableness
breakables
breakage
breakages
breakaway (current term)
breakaway phenomenon
breakaways
breakax
breakaxe
breakbeat
breakbeats
breakbone fever
breakbulk
breakcore
breakdance
breakdanced
breakdancer
breakdancers
breakdances

Other Resources:

Search for Breakaway on Dictionary.com!Search for Breakaway on Thesaurus.com!Search for Breakaway on Google!Search for Breakaway on Wikipedia!

Search