"breakface" meaning in All languages combined

See breakface on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: breakfaces [plural]
Etymology: break + face. Etymology templates: {{af|en|break|face}} break + face Head templates: {{en-noun}} breakface (plural breakfaces)
  1. (archaeology) the surface of an artifact where a piece has been broken off Categories (topical): Archaeology Synonyms: break face
    Sense id: en-breakface-en-noun-HsHy~wsH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: archaeology, history, human-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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