Definition
breasting
verb
- present participle of breast; moving forward against or through something with determination
- climbing up or over something by pushing against it with the chest and arms
Usage: climbing; mountaineering
Examples
- The swimmer was breasting the strong current with powerful strokes.
- The hikers were breasting the steep hill despite the challenging terrain.
- She was breasting the waves as she swam toward shore.
- The climber was breasting the rock face using careful handholds.
- The team was breasting the opposition’s defense with coordinated plays.
- He was breasting the ridge when the weather suddenly changed.