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PRONUNCIATION OF HOUSEBREAKING

housebreaking  [ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOUSEBREAKING

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conjunction
determiner
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Housebreaking 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 HOUSEBREAKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Housebreaking

Housebreaking or House-training is the process of training a domesticated animal that lives with its human owners in a house or other residence to excrete outdoors, or in a designated indoor area, rather than inside the house. The pet owner's desire is to break the habit of eliminating in the house, hence the term. House-training or sometimes even potty training are common synonyms for housebreaking. Housebreaking also refers to taking wild animals and domesticating them. In this case it is advisable to start at an early age.

Definition of housebreaking in the English dictionary

The definition of housebreaking in the dictionary is the act of entering a building as a trespasser for an unlawful purpose. Assimilated with burglary, 1968.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOUSEBREAKING


aerobraking
ˈɛərəʊˌbreɪkɪŋ
backbreaking
ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ
baking
ˈbeɪkɪŋ
barnsbreaking
ˈbɑːnzˌbreɪkɪŋ
braking
ˈbreɪkɪŋ
breaking
ˈbreɪkɪŋ
heartbreaking
ˈhɑːtˌbreɪkɪŋ
icebreaking
ˈaɪsˌbreɪkɪŋ
jawbreaking
ˈdʒɔːˌbreɪkɪŋ
law-breaking
ˈlɔːbreɪkɪŋ
making
ˈmeɪkɪŋ
moonraking
ˈmuːnˌreɪkɪŋ
muck-raking
ˈmʌkreɪkɪŋ
path-breaking
ˈpɑːθˌbreɪkɪŋ
raking
ˈreɪkɪŋ
record-breaking
ˈrɛkɔːdˈbreɪkɪŋ
shopbreaking
ˈʃɒpˌbreɪkɪŋ
strike-breaking
ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkɪŋ
taking
ˈteɪkɪŋ
vraicking
ˈvreɪkɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOUSEBREAKING

house-train
house-trained
house-warming
house-warming party
houseboat
houseboater
housebound
houseboy
housebreak
housebreaker
housecarl
housecoat
housedress
housefather
houseflies
housefly
housefront
houseful
household
household ammonia

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOUSEBREAKING

banking
breathtaking
English-speaking
freaking
ground-breaking
home baking
homemaking
in a manner of speaking
in the making
matchmaking
money-making
phreaking
policy-making
printmaking
public speaking
sneaking
soaking
speaking
undertaking
waking
winemaking

Synonyms and antonyms of housebreaking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «housebreaking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOUSEBREAKING

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

Translator English - Chinese

行窃
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

allanamiento de morada
570 millions of speakers

English

housebreaking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेंधमारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اقتحام منزل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

взломом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arrombamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

housebreaking
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cambriolage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembunuhan beramai-ramai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Einbruch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

housebreaking
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사려
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Omah-omahé
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

housebreaking
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

housebreaking
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॉस्ट्रब्रेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

housebreaking
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

effrazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

włamania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зломом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spargere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διάρρηξης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

huisbraak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inbrott
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innbrudd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of housebreaking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOUSEBREAKING»

The term «housebreaking» is regularly used and occupies the 59.719 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOUSEBREAKING» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOUSEBREAKING»

Discover the use of housebreaking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to housebreaking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised)
For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this compact guide for sensible, step-by-step advice how to housebreak their beloved pets--in just one week!
Shirlee Kalstone, 2009
2
The Pug Handbook
Housebreaking problems make up the highest number of behavioral complaints when dealing with Pugs. ln nearly every case involving an adult Pug that has repeated accidents in the home, the diagnosis of "incomplete house-training" can  ...
Brenda Belmonte, 2004
3
Down, Boy!: A Girl's Guide to Housebreaking a Man
Give Down, Boy! prominent space in your humor, self-help, or relationship section, and it's sure to attract attention./div
Hamilton, Lisa, 2013
4
Housebreaking
HOUSEBREAKING Copyright © 2012, Jakob Holder All Rights Reserved CAUTION: Professionals and amateurs are ... rights in the United States, its territories, possessions and Canada or HOUSEBREAKING are controlled exclusively by ...
Jakob Holder, 2012
5
Adopting a Dog: The Indispensable Guide for Your Newest ...
Chapter. 9. Housebreaking. an. Adolescent. or. Adult. Dog. MANY DOGS END UP in shelters and pounds because they were not properly housebroken. It is easy to understand why most people find it impossible to live with a dog that is ...
John Ross, Barbara McKinney, 2005
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Newfoundlands: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, ...
... be able to distinguish between whining for attention and a serious distress cry or yelp. Let common sense be your best guide. Housebreaking Your Newfoundland When you bring your Newf home, the first thing you'll want to take care ...
Joanna Kosloff, 1996
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Keeshonden: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
You begin the housebreaking lessons by promptly introducing your new puppy to the place you have chosen for waste elimination and by lavishly praising the puppy for defecating and urinating at precisely this spot. But because of the age of ...
Joe Stahlkuppe, Matthew M. Vriends, 1993
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Adoptable Dog: Teaching Your Adopted Pet to Obey, Trust, and ...
Chapter. 9. Housebreaking. an. Adolescent. or. Adult. Do? Many DOGS END UP in shelters and pounds because they were not properly housebroken. It is easy to understand why most people find it impossible to live with a dog that is ...
John Ross, Barbara McKinney, 2003
9
Housebreaking & Training Your Puppy: Storey's Country Wisdom ...
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-242 Pat Storer. 3. Preheat the oven to 425°F. 4. To make the filling, combine the Vegetables and meats in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and moisten with a little less than 1/2 cup water.
Pat Storer, 1997
10
Report of State Officers, Board and Committees to the ...
South Carolina. General Assembly. Report of the Clerk of Court of General Sessions for Charleston County, February Term, 1915. NAME AND CRIME. J. Alston— Larceny J. Alston— Larceny Arthur Asbury — Housebreaking and larceny.
South Carolina. General Assembly, 1916

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOUSEBREAKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term housebreaking is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ian Murray: Unhappiness with police is government's problem …
As the biggest survey ever conducted on policing in Edinburgh showed last week, housebreaking was the top issue for the city. That's not ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jul 15»
2
Read more... - The Namibian
Instead of only considering the sentences that the three appellants in the case received on counts of housebreaking with intent to rob and ... «Namibian, Jul 15»
3
Seven years each in jail for nothing - Crime & Courts | IOL News
He was charged with housebreaking with intent to rob on April 2 and May 5. However, he was in custody during one of the offences. He had ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
4
Police issue timely advice to thwart crafty thieves | News | Barrhead …
Inspector Dickson added: “It can be a very traumatic experience if you find yourself a victim of a housebreaking or theft so the more steps that ... «Barrhead News, Jul 15»
5
Westerly native, award-winning poet to appear at author event | The …
16 with Connecticut novelist Dan Pope, author of the novel “Housebreaking.” The theater is located at 327 Main St. in Wakefield, behind Phil's ... «The Westerly Sun, Jul 15»
6
Hairdresser Docked For Alleged N23,000 Theft | - Leadership
The accused person, however, pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of housebreaking and stealing. Counsel to the accused person, Mrs ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
7
Man catches 'would-be thief' at home, holds him until police arrive …
A statement from Police Scotland said: "At around 8.20pm on Monday, an alleged housebreaking occurred at a home on Calder Road, Bellshill. «stv.tv, Jul 15»
8
Car thieves caught trying to cross Lesotho border to appear in court
“The said vehicle was thoroughly searched and circulated on the system and it was found that it was stolen in a housebreaking case at ... «The New Age Online, Jul 15»
9
Out of jail and back to housebreaking spree
Shortly after his release from prison for housebreaking, Mohamed Noor Hussain went back to his old ways. The 44-year-old unemployed man ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
10
Repeat offender sentenced to 4 1/2 years' jail and eight strokes for …
Mohamed Noor Hussain, 44, who faced nine charges, had admitted to one count of housebreaking and theft by night and three counts of ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»

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