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Definition of Breather
1. Noun. A short respite.
Exact synonyms: Breath, Breathing Place, Breathing Space, Breathing Spell, Breathing Time
Generic synonyms: Relief, Respite, Rest, Rest Period
Derivative terms: Breathe
Generic synonyms: Relief, Respite, Rest, Rest Period
Derivative terms: Breathe
2. Noun. Air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time.
Exact synonyms: Schnorchel, Schnorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel Breather
Generic synonyms: Air Duct, Air Passage, Airway
Group relationships: Pigboat, Sub, Submarine, U-boat
Derivative terms: Breathe
Generic synonyms: Air Duct, Air Passage, Airway
Group relationships: Pigboat, Sub, Submarine, U-boat
Derivative terms: Breathe
Definition of Breather
1. n. One who breathes. Hence:
Definition of Breather
1. one that breathes [n -S] - See also: breathes
Medical Definition of Breather
1. 1. One who breathes. Hence: One who lives. One who utters. One who animates or inspires. 2. That which puts one out of breath, as violent exercise. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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