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1906 (n.), in reference to sports; 1930s (adj.) in reference to splinter groups; from break (v.) + away (adv.).
Source: etymonline.com

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To ride away from the peloton in an effort to win a race. Because the peloton can ride much faster than an individual, breaking away is often a futile effort and leads to exhaustion, with the peloton [..]
Source: wgwheelworks.com

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To ride away from the peloton in an effort to win a race. Because the peloton can ride much faster than an individual, breaking away is often a futile effort and leads to exhaustion, with the peloton [..]
Source: centurycycles.com

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Term for the accidental breakage of couplings which results in a train becoming divided. The brake system is arranged to ensure that both portions of the train will stop in such an event.
Source: railway-technical.com (offline)

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(n) the act of breaking away or withdrawing from(adj) having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
Source: beedictionary.com

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To ride away from the peloton in an effort to win a race. Because the peloton can ride much faster than an individual, breaking away is often a futile effort and leads to exhaustion, with the peloton eventually catching the rider. However, sometimes the attack pays off and the rider captures a dramatic win.
Source: bikeline.com (offline)

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Also called "Fast Break" or "Counterattack"; an attacker quickly moves in behind defenders leaving only the goalie between the attacker and the goal.
Source: soccer.epicsports.com

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Destroyable glass objects that are used during stunts.
Source: artdepartmental.com (offline)

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Specially designed prop or set piece that looks solid but shatters easily.
Source: legacycasting.com

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The act of disconnecting from a replenishment at sea and maneuvering clear. Can be either a normal or emergency evolution, the difference being simply how quickly the various actions are accomplished.
Source: readyayeready.com

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The act of disconnecting from an UNREP ship and maneuvering clear. Can be either a normal or emergency evolution, the difference being simply how quickly the various actions are accomplished.
Source: combat.ws

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When the trailer becomes disconnected from the tractor.
Source: sgi.sk.ca

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 - either of the two forwards wearing No. 6 or No. 7. Also called wing forwards or breakaways they bind to the scrum outside of the locks just behind the outside hip of the props. They can play always on the same side of the scrum or can specialize on either the weak side or strong side. The players with the fewest set responsibilities, their job i [..]
Source: planorugby.com (offline)

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a fast break in which a player with the puck skates in alone on the goalie, having gotten past or clear of the defensemen, trapping the opponents behind the play.
Source: scsha.org

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counter attack where rapid movement is made into forward space. Counter attacking soccer is a strategy employed by teams when playing away from home.
Source: juniorsoccercoach.com (offline)

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An attacker who gets behind all field defenders, with possession of the ball, is said to have a breakaway.  
Source: ucs.mun.ca (offline)

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A condition whereby a player is in control of the puck with no opposition between the player and the opposing goal, with a reasonable scoring opportunity.
Source: usahockeyrulebook.com

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A routing control mode wherein an audio source can be selected independently of the video source and vice versa. See AFV/Audio-Follow-Video.
Source: uswi.com

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To ride away from the peloton in an effort to win a race. Because the peloton can ride much faster than an individual, breaking away is often a futile effort and leads to exhaustion, with the peloton [..]
Source: bicyclecentercc.com

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Also called “Fast Break” or “Counterattack”; an attacker quickly moves in behind defenders leaving only the goalie between the attacker and the goal.
Source: issowasso.com

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When an unguarded offensive player runs down court to catch a PASS with no defenders in the way usually resulting in a Dunk to safely put the ball away.
Source: sporting-central.com





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