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What is "Break" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 19-Jun-2024 (2 months, 22 days ago)
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Break
Point on the front edge of the garment at which the roll of the lapel begins. Usually at the same point as the lower end of the bridle.

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Break
Break a temporary interference with the growth of the wool, causing a marked thinning of all or a proportion of the fibre population, and producing distinct weaknesses in one part of the staple. It is caused by a sudden change of pasture, want of feed or water, sickness, bad lambing, or faulty dipping.

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Break
Wool that is abnormally weaker in one spot along the fiber length.

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