breather

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈbɹiː.ðə(ɹ)//

Something or someone that breathes.

noun

1
Something or someone that breathes.
2
Something or someone that breathes. A heavy breather.
Most of us make sense of the world through talk and sight, and breathers represent that most anxiety provoking experience, nothingness with a hint of possibility.
3
A short break; a rest or respite.
After a short breather she was ready to continue up the hill.
I took a breather and decided not to ruin my life
4
A spatially localized, time-periodic excitation in a one-dimensional lattice.
5
datedThat which puts one out of breath, such as vigorous exercise.
6
An air inlet path to the crankcase

Etymology

From breathe + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (relational noun suffix).

Forms

plural: breathers

breathe · To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the…breathed · Having a specified kind of breath.Breathed · A surname.

breather · Something or someone that breathes.

breathing · A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof.breathless · Having difficulty breathing; gasping.breathtaking · stunningly beautiful; amazing

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