Breakover

/ˈbreɪkoʊvər/ noun

A point or moment where something transitions or changes, especially in sports, manufacturing, or physical mechanics where something pivots or moves over a breaking point.

From 'break' + 'over' (to turn or pivot). Technical term that emerged in the 20th century in specialized fields like horseshoe design, manufacturing, and athletic motion analysis.

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