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bream
1[ brim, breem ]
noun
- any of various freshwater fishes of the genus Abramis, as A. brama, of Europe, with a compressed, deep body and silvery scales.
- any of various related and similar fishes.
- any of several porgies, as the sea bream, Archosargus rhomboidalis.
- any of several freshwater sunfishes of the genus Lepomis.
bream
2[ breem ]
verb (used with object)
- to clean (a ship's bottom) by applying burning furze, reeds, etc., to soften the pitch and loosen adherent matter.
Bream
3[ breem ]
noun
- Julian (Alexander), 1933–2020, English guitarist and lutenist.
Bream
1/ briːm /
noun
- BreamJulian (Alexander)1933MEnglishMUSIC: guitaristMUSIC: lutenist Julian ( Alexander ). born 1933, English guitarist and lutenist
bream
2/ brɪm; briːm; brɪm /
noun
- any of several Eurasian freshwater cyprinid fishes of the genus Abramis , esp A. brama , having a deep compressed body covered with silvery scales
- white bream or silver breama similar cyprinid, Blicca bjoerkna
- short for sea bream
- any of various marine fishes
bream
3/ briːm /
verb
- nautical (formerly) to clean debris from (the bottom of a vessel) by heating to soften the pitch
Word History and Origins
Origin of bream1
Origin of bream2
Word History and Origins
Origin of bream1
Origin of bream2
Example Sentences
“Fully vaccinated individuals with breakthrough infections have peak viral load similar to unvaccinated cases and can efficiently transmit infection in household settings, including to fully vaccinated contacts,” Bream said while questioning Siri.
The migration of produce,” as Ooe coins it, “moves north in the warmer months, much like the sea bream.
We have in multiple requests,” Bream answered meekly, “and when it comes in, we'll let you know.
The Broads and rivers abound with bream and roach; and there are pike, perch, and eels.
And now Elsie starts in our boat; and all is commotion, till a fine blue bream, spotted with black, is landed.
The Black Bream (Cantharus lineatus) is an omnivorous feeder, and will take both animal and vegetable baits.
The creeks ran towards the north-west watershed and were full of codfish, bream, and perch.
One small tank of young bream, for example, can be a perpetual and continually fresh delight.
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