breather Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a short respite
breathing place; breathing space; breath; breathing time; breathing spell.
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noun air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
snorkel breather; snorkel; schnorkel; schnorchel.
WordNet
Breath"er noun
Definitions
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One who breathes. Hence: (a) One who lives.(b) One who utters.(c) One who animates or inspires. -
That which puts one out of breath, as violent exercise. Colloq.
Webster 1913
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