The unexpected weight of it broke through their hands.
The fall and his own weight broke Mikhail's hold, but he quickly gained another.
The weight of the sand has broken it apart.
The weight of the ball broke the arrow, leaving its upper end embedded in his muscles.
For a few seconds it seemed as if the sheer weight and numbers of the first rush would break through the defenders.
By slow degrees the weight broke away the earth upon it, and came to the surface.
The weight of Nestor's body could then break his hyoid.
If you're holding the sword in one hand when you do that, the weight of it'll probably break your wrist.
Had he tried to raise his body completely, the added weight would have broken the beam.
You see, the weight of the water in the boat broke the painter.