breakings
Acts of shattering
Breakings is the plural of breaking, referring to multiple instances of something being broken or fractured.
The word appears in technical and specialized contexts: The repeated breakings of the seal compromised the evidence.
In surfing and oceanography, breakings describes multiple waves cresting and collapsing: We watched the breakings along the reef.
Narrow surface breaks
- fracturesBreaks in rigid material
- splintersThin sharp broken fragments
- shattersBreaks into fragments
- rupturesBreaks or bursts suddenly
tears · splits · snaps · crumbles · chips · fissures · stress fractures · hairline cracks
Deliberate structural destruction
- wreckageDestroyed remains of something
- rubbleBroken building fragments
- debrisScattered broken fragments
- dismantlingTaking apart systematically
razing · shattering · fragmentation · disintegration · collapse · smashing · crushing · splintering
Violent offensive act
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- riotViolent public disturbance
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
looting · vandalism · smashing · storming · forced entry · burglaries · rampage · civil unrest
Break in continuity
- haltComplete sudden stop
- cessationA full stopping
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
Article titles in newspapers
- bulletinsBrief public announcements
- updatesNewly provided information
- alertsWarning notifications
- reportsFormal written findings
broadcasts · announcements · exclusives · scoops · revelations · disclosures · newsflashes · press releases
cracks
Narrow surface breaks
ruptures · tears · splits · snaps · crumbles · chips · fissures · stress fractures · hairline cracks · structural failures
demolition
Deliberate structural destruction
- wreckageDestroyed remains of something
- rubbleBroken building fragments
- debrisScattered broken fragments
dismantling · razing · shattering · fragmentation · disintegration · collapse · smashing · crushing · splintering · pulverizing
assault
Violent offensive act
uprising · looting · vandalism · smashing · storming · forced entry · burglaries · rampage · civil unrest
interruption
Break in continuity
- haltComplete sudden stop
- cessationA full stopping
- disturbanceDisruption of order
interference · stoppage · discontinuity · malfunction · outages
headlines
Article titles in newspapers
reports · broadcasts · announcements · exclusives · scoops · revelations · disclosures · newsflashes · press releases
surf
Waves near shore
foam · breakers · barrels · curls · rollers · swells · combers · spindrift · spray
breakingsrepairs
Restorative maintenance work
fixings · restorations · healings · fusings · weldings
breakingsrepairs
Restorative maintenance work
fixings · maintenances · servicing · upkeep · restorations
- breaking upEnding a romantic relationship
- breaking downStopping working properly
- breaking newsNewly unfolding events reported
- breaking outSuddenly emerging or escaping
- breaking pointMoment of collapse
- code breakingSolving encrypted messages