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Meaning of "breastbone" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BREASTBONE

breastbone  [ˈbrɛstˌbəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BREASTBONE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Breastbone is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BREASTBONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

breastbone

Sternum

The sternum or breastbone is a long flat bony plate shaped like a capital "T" located anteriorly to the heart in the center of the thorax. It connects to the rib bones via cartilage, forming the anterior section of the rib cage with them, and thus helps to protect the lungs, heart and major blood vessels from physical trauma. Although it is fused, the sternum can be sub-divided into three regions: the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BREASTBONE


anklebone
ˈæŋkəlˌbəʊn
backbone
ˈbækˌbəʊn
barebone
ˈbɛəˌbəʊn
cheekbone
ˈtʃiːkˌbəʊn
collarbone
ˈkɒləˌbəʊn
cuttlebone
ˈkʌtəlˌbəʊn
hambone
ˈhæmˌbəʊn
herringbone
ˈhɛrɪŋˌbəʊn
hipbone
ˈhɪpˌbəʊn
jawbone
ˈdʒɔːˌbəʊn
knucklebone
ˈnʌkəlˌbəʊn
marrowbone
ˈmærəʊˌbəʊn
redbone
ˈrɛdˌbəʊn
ringbone
ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn
shankbone
ˈʃæŋkˌbəʊn
shinbone
ˈʃɪnˌbəʊn
tailbone
ˈteɪlˌbəʊn
thighbone
ˈθaɪˌbəʊn
whalebone
ˈweɪlˌbəʊn
wishbone
ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BREASTBONE

breast enlargement
breast implant
breast lump
breast milk
breast pocket
breast pump
breast screening
breast wall
breast-beating
breast-fed
breast-feed
breast-feeding
breastpin
breastplate
breastplough
breastrail
breaststroke
breaststroker
breastsummer
breastwork

WORDS THAT END LIKE BREASTBONE

bass trombone
bone
close to the bone
crazy bone
debone
fishbone
frontal bone
funny bone
heel bone
hyoid bone
leg bone
occipital bone
pin bone
shin bone
skin and bone
T-bone
temporal bone
tenor trombone
thigh bone
trombone

Synonyms and antonyms of breastbone in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «breastbone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BREASTBONE

Find out the translation of breastbone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of breastbone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «breastbone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胸骨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

esternón
570 millions of speakers

English

breastbone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छाती
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصدر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грудина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esterno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

breastbone
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sternum
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tulang dada
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brustbein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

胸骨
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흉골
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Payung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xương ức
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மார்பெலும்பின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्तनपान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

göğüs kemiği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sterno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mostkiem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грудина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stern
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στέρνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

borsbeen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bröstben
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brystbenet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of breastbone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BREASTBONE»

The term «breastbone» is regularly used and occupies the 56.208 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BREASTBONE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about breastbone

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BREASTBONE»

Discover the use of breastbone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to breastbone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Heart Health
No - your breastbone is wired together and you cannot undo the stitches or damage the operation. Very rarely the breastbone does not heal quickly and a click will be heard. I am told that bypass surgery will make a large scar. Cant it be done ...
Graham Jackson (FRCP.), Michele Clarke, 2004
2
U.S. Armed Forces Survival Guide
hand on the soft tissue of the abdomen below the breastbone and rib cage. Spread and raise the fingers of your hand so that you can apply pressure to the breastbone without pressing on the ribs. Place your other hand on top of the first.
John Boswell, 2007
3
Coronary Heart Disease: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
A common approach involves making a 15-20 cm long incision in the skin overlying the breastbone, and splitting and separating the sternum to provide full access to the heart. With reference to FIG. 1, during coronary artery bypass surgery, ...
‎2013
4
The Survivor Manual: An Official Book of the Hit CBS ...
If he is an infant, place only the fingertips of one hand on the breastbone.) Basic Procedure With your hands in the correct position, bring your shoulders directly over the person's breastbone, keep your arms straight, and press downward.
Mark Burnett, 2011
5
The Chicken Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Reference
from pressure on the breastbone's keel from the ground or other hard surface, commonly seen in heavy-breed males and in broilers. The blister is uncomfortable for the bird but does not pose a serious health risk unless it becomes infected.
Gail Damerow, 2012
6
Library of Natural History
Equally essential is a solid union between the bones of the shoulder and the breastbone. Accordingly, we find that, as in the Egg-laying Mammals the blade bone or scapula (s) is connected with the breastbone (st), by a metacoracoid (c) ...
Richard Lydekker, 1904
7
An Elementary Course in Practical Zoölogy
Slit the skin back over the abdomen to the anus, loosen it well back on each side, and cut through the abdominal wall just behind the breastbone ; inflate once more, and observe the abdominal air-sacs. 9. Cut down into the muscle of the ...
Buel Preston Colton, 1898
8
Linguistic Studies in Germanic
161. Breastbone The breastbone is described (A) as a fork; (B) from its use as a slinger, as a springer, etc. ; (C) as like that part of eyeglasses fitting on the nose; ( D) as the bone which fulfils desire, contributes to joy. 161A1. Swiss gablen Gabel  ...
9
Mammals; Birds
In the earliest-known bird the tail was, however, long, and composed of a LEFT SIDE OF SHOULDER BONES AND BREASTBONE OF A FLIGHTLESS BIRD. :. blade bone or scapula; c. metacoracoid: h. arm bone or humerus; f. furcula; ...
Richard Lydekker, 1901
10
Principles of Deglutition: A Multidisciplinary Text for ...
Frequency of pain behind the breastbone Frequency of burning behind the breastbone Severity of burning behind the breastbone Severity of pain behind the breastbone Upper stomach burning severity Upper stomach burning frequency ...
Reza Shaker, Peter C. Belafsky, Gregory N. Postma, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BREASTBONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term breastbone is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015: Art Attack
... to lightweight white dresses that covered models from throat to ankle and were gathered into the tiniest pleats at the breastbone or behind. «Grazia, Jul 15»
2
4th of July: Grilling perfect ribs - tips and recipes
These are a further trimmed sparerib with the breastbone removed as well as cartilage and tips, creating a rectangular shaped rack of ribs. «Communities Digital News, Jul 15»
3
Gingergirl: 'Time to fire up the barbeque'
Open up the chicken, turn it over, and press firmly along the breastbone with the palm of your hand until the chicken is lying flat. If you are not ... «Limerick Leader, Jul 15»
4
Your Good Health: Upper-arm blood clot requires close scrutiny
... and especially veins as they go through the thoracic outlet -— an anatomical space bordered by the spine, the first ribs and the breastbone. «Times Colonist, Jul 15»
5
Fire Up The Grill, Westchester, With Barbecue Tips From Balducci's
Press down to break breastbone and to flatten. Grill, starting skin side down, over indirect heat (away from the flame). Hold off on the sweet ... «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
6
Aurora Theater Shooting, 3 Years Later: When Moviegoers Became …
He was cut open from breastbone to pubic bone to try to stem the internal bleeding. He continues to have digestive system problems; if he eats ... «Deadline, Jul 15»
7
Get a lift: The importance of knowing your bra size
The centre front of the bra (centre gore) should lie flat against the breastbone. This is called “tacking”, and will help to support the breast tissue ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
8
Clots less common in upper body
... the breastbone. Young men with large muscles are at highest risk for blood clots in the subclavian veins that pass through the thoracic outlet. «Alexandria Town Talk, Jul 15»
9
The Gazillionaire: How I made my gazillions, and how you can, too
Convince some senile museum director that your chicken breastbone is Eleanor Roosevelt's pubis, and you've got a new Patek Philippe on ... «Las Vegas Sun, Jul 15»
10
Large Chested? Look For These Features In A Sports Bra
The Front Band: The center of the bra should sit on your breastbone, squarely between your breasts. Meanwhile, if you've long since outgrown ... «Lifehacker Australia, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Breastbone [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/breastbone>. Apr 2024 ».
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