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Breather   /brˈiðər/   Listen
Breather

noun
1.
A short respite.  Synonyms: breath, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time.
2.
Air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time.  Synonyms: schnorchel, schnorkel, snorkel, snorkel breather.



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"Breather" Quotes from Famous Books



... opponent. The leather armor made this difficult and the struggle continued, littering the sand with broken off animal teeth, discarded weapons and other debris. It looked like it would be called a draw when both men separated for a breather, but they ...
— The Ethical Engineer • Henry Maxwell Dempsey


Words linked to "Breather" :   submarine, respite, airway, rest, breathe, relief, U-boat, sub, air passage, air duct, rest period, pigboat


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