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breakface

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

the surface of an artifact where a piece has been broken off

Examples

“The carved surface and breakfaces on the sides of this relief exhibit a uniform appearance in ultraviolet light⟳ despite damage⟳ to the surface, including scratches, abrasion, and a modern drillhole from a previous mount⟳. […] The head has been broken off at the neck and repaired previously. Breakfaces appear⟳ sharp and clean⟳ as if the break⟳ were recent. […] A chip is associated with the clean⟳ breakface.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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