breather


Definition: Meaning of, breather in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbriːðə /

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  1. have/take a breather informal to stop what you are doing for a short time in order to rest, especially when you are exercising
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breather used in phrases

  • heavy breather (noun)
    1. a man who telephones a woman and does not speak, but breathes loudly, in order to get sexual pleasure
  • snorkel breather (noun)
    1. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
  • take a breather (verb)
    1. take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
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