breaker
Definitions
A heavy sea wave that breaks into foam upon the shore or over rocks.
A device that automatically interrupts an electric circuit to prevent overload.
A person or thing that breaks something, such as a code breaker or a strike breaker.
Examples
The surfer waited patiently for the perfect breaker to ride back to the shore.
The circuit breaker tripped because there were too many appliances plugged into the same outlet.
He gained a reputation as a record breaker after winning his fifth consecutive gold medal.
Synonyms
Antonyms
maker creator builder constructor preserver protector observer