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breather

Pronunciation: /ˈbriːðə/
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Definition of breather

noun

  • 1a person or animal that breathes in a particular way:a heavy breather
  • 2 informal a brief pause for rest:let’s take a breather
  • 3a vent or valve to release pressure or to allow air to move freely around something: a cask breather a crankcase breather [as modifier]:a breather pipe

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