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breather

The correct spelling is breather.

How to pronounce breather

noun

IPA: /bɹiː.ðə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Bree-the-r

The correct spelling is breather. Something or someone that breathes. For example: "After a short breather she was ready to continue up the hill."

Usage Examples

After a short breather she was ready to continue up the hill.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Something or someone that breathes.
  2. 2.A short break; a rest or respite.
  3. 3.A spatially localized, time-periodic excitation in a one-dimensional lattice.
  4. 4.That which puts one out of breath, such as violent exercise.
  5. 5.An air inlet path to the crankcase

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