This latter form is seen in circular rings of coral of various breadths which enclose a body of still water-the lagoon.
"The Human Side of Animals"
Royal Dixon
Now and then we ran by a stony old town on a distant summit like the outcropping of granite or marble, and there were frequent breadths of woodland, oak and pine and, I dare say, walnut and chestnut.
"Roman Holidays and Others"
W. D. Howells
It was Frank's office coat; both sleeves were ripped and the back breadths were torn.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day