breather

/bɹiː.ðə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

Something or someone that breathes.
A short break; a rest or respite.
A spatially localized, time-periodic excitation in a one-dimensional lattice.
That which puts one out of breath, such as violent exercise.
An air inlet path to the crankcase

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Related words

breath(English)breathing space(English)breathing spell(English)schnorkel(English)snorkel(English)breathing place(English)breathing time(English)schnorchel(English)nib(English)crankcase(English)kink(English)vapors(English)

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