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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
breather
 
SYLLABICATION:breath·er
PRONUNCIATION:  brthr
NOUN:1. One that breathes, especially in a specified manner: a shallow breather. 2. Informal A short rest period: took a breather after skiing for two hours. 3. Informal An activity, such as strenuous exercise, that causes difficult breathing. 4. A small vent allowing the passage of gas or liquid to or from an enclosed area.
 
 
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