breather (n.)

  1. a short respite

    [ Syn: breath , breathing place , breathing space , breathing spell , breathing time ]

  2. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time

    [ Syn: snorkel , schnorkel , schnorchel , snorkel breather ]

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