| break | separate from a clinch, in boxing |
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| break | make the opening shot that scatters the balls, in billiards or pool |
| break | destroy the completeness of a set of related items |
| break | exchange for smaller units of money |
| break | force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up |
| break | do a break dance |
| break | curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves |
| break | break down, literally or metaphorically |
| break | emerge from the surface, as of fish in water |
| break | scatter or part |
| break | make a rupture in the ranks of the enemy or one's own by quitting or fleeing (military usage) |
| break | move away or escape suddenly |