caesura

caesura has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• n.. A metrical break in a verse, occurring in the middle of a foot and commonly near the middle of the verse; a sense pause in the middle of a foot. Also, a long syllable on which the caesural accent rests, or which is used as a foot.
• n.. a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line
• n.. a pause or interruption (as in a conversation); "after an ominous caesura the preacher continued"