Large ocean waves that crash onto shore or rocks. Also refers to electrical devices that interrupt current flow, or people who break things.
From Middle English 'breken' meaning to break or burst. The maritime sense developed from waves literally breaking upon shores, while electrical usage emerged with the development of circuit protection devices.
Ocean breakers are formed when waves enter shallow water and become unstable - the bottom of the wave slows down while the top keeps moving, causing the characteristic crash. Surfers read different types of breakers to find the perfect wave.
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