1. plural of breaking; instances or acts of breaking something into pieces or causing something to separate
Usage: most common sense
2. plural of breaking; instances of interrupting or stopping something
3. plural of breaking; instances of violating or failing to obey a rule, law, or agreement

Examples

• The repeated breakings of the vase made it impossible to repair.
• The breakings in the concrete pavement created a hazard for pedestrians.
• Several breakings of the contract led to legal action.
• The breakings of dawn and dusk mark the transition between day and night.
• The coach addressed the team about the breakings of training rules.
• The breakings of waves against the shore created a soothing sound.