Breather (Noun)
Meaning 1
A short respite.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The workers were given a short breather during the construction project to rest and rehydrate.
- After hiking uphill for hours, the group took a breather to enjoy the view from the summit.
- She took a breather from her intense workout routine to catch her breath and towel off.
- The marathon runner grabbed a quick breather at the water station before pushing on to the finish line.
- The nurse took a brief breather during her shift to collect her thoughts and prepare for the next patient.
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Meaning 2
Air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.