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/brayk"frunt'/, adj.1. (of a cabinet, bookcase, etc.) having a central section extending forward from those at either side.n.2. a cabinet or the like having such a front.[1925-30; BREAK + FRONT]
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breakfront — n. cabinet of which the midsection opens to the front … English contemporary dictionary
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breakfront — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a large cabinet or bookcase in which a center section projects beyond the flanking end sections … Useful english dictionary
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