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| bite |
of insects or similar small creatures, to break into the skin of (a human or other mammal) in order to feed on blood. [1/10 definitions] |
| break down |
to break into increasingly smaller bits or simpler substances. [1/7 definitions] |
| break into |
If you break into a certain type of business, you are successful in entering it. If a singer breaks into show business, they have their first big success as a professional singer, and usually they continue to be successful. [2/3 definitions] |
| crack up |
(informal) to break into laughter. |
| crush |
to break into small pieces by pounding, grinding, or some other forceful means. [1/5 definitions] |
| invade |
to disturb or break into without being asked or wanted; intrude on; violate. [1/2 definitions] |
| robber |
A robber is a person who steals by using force. A robber might break into a house and steal things. A robber might show a weapon to make someone give them their money. |
| rotten |
When a fruit, vegetable, or piece of wood is rotten, it is bad or starting to become weak and broken down. If you stand on a rotten piece of wood, it will probably break into pieces. If you eat a rotten apple, you might get sick. [1/2 definitions] |
| shale |
Shale is a somewhat soft rock that is usually gray or black and can easily break into thin, flat layers. Finding shale where you live usually means that this place was once under water many years ago. Sometimes you can find fossils in shale. |
| smash |
to break into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often making a loud noise. [1/10 definitions] |
| stick2 |
When you stick something, you break into it with a sharp or pointed object. When you stick a potato with a fork, you break into the potato with the fork. [1/9 definitions] |
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