Associations to the word «Breather»

Wiktionary

BREATHER, noun. Something or someone that breathes.
BREATHER, noun. A short break; a rest or respite.
BREATHER, noun. (physics) A spatially localized, time-periodic excitation in a one-dimensional lattice.
BREATHER, noun. (colloquial) (dated) That which puts one out of breath, such as violent exercise.

Dictionary definition

BREATHER, noun. A short respite.
BREATHER, noun. Air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time.

Wise words

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