Definition of Breather
Breather
breath·er
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(informal) a short break or pause in the middle of an activity for relief or rest;
e.g. He needed a breather after working for long.
(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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