Definition of Breather
Breather
breath·er


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A short pause or rest from an activity.

e.g. After a long hike, we took a breather to enjoy the view.

(noun)
a person or animal that has a particular way of breathing or that takes in a particular substance when breathing;

e.g. He is a heavy breather so he always appears to be out of breath.

(noun)
a small valve or vent in some airtight object/structure that allows for air to move around it and/or pressure to be released;

e.g. The tank had a breather to allow air into it in a controlled manner.



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