breaker

Definition

Something that breaks (something else).

Etymology

From Middle English breker, brekere, equivalent to break + -er. Cognate with Dutch breker, German Low German Breker, German Brecher.

Example Sentences

• "a breaker of men's souls"
• "at the coal breaker"
• "A: Is John at the tipple? B: No, he's at the breaker today."