break-in
In bricklaying, a cutout in a brick wall, to form an aperture for the insertion of a timber.
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breaker ball, headache ball
A heavy, rounded metal weight which is swung from a crane line; used to demolish masonry or concrete structures.
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breakdown voltage
The voltage at which an electrical insulation ruptures, thereby destroying its insulating value and permitting current flow.
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breakaway wall
A wall that is not part of the structural support of a building to which it is attached; deliberately intended
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bread room
In medieval times, a room fitted with shelves for loaves of bread and biscuits, and bins for flour and confectionery;