Microbreak

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A very short break (from work etc)

    "Taking microbreaks while typing can reduce the risk of keyboard-related injuries."

  2. 2
    A very short break at the front of a breaking wave

Example

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"Taking microbreaks while typing can reduce the risk of keyboard-related injuries."

Etymology

From micro- + break.

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