breathing (noun)

  • 31breathing mark — noun : a comma or other small mark placed over a score to show a singer or wind instrument player where to take a breath …

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  • 32breathing valve — noun : one of certain folds of membrane that control the direction of the flow of water through the mouth, past the gills, and to the exterior in many fishes …

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  • 33breathing — breath|ing [ briðıŋ ] noun uncount * the process of taking air into the body and letting it out again, or the sound of this: Julia was asleep, her breathing shallow but regular. heavy/labored breathing breathing problems/difficulties …

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  • 34breathing */ — UK [ˈbriːðɪŋ] / US [ˈbrɪðɪŋ] noun [uncountable] the process of taking air into the body and letting it out again, or the sound of this Julia was asleep, her breathing shallow but regular. heavy/laboured breathing breathing difficulties …

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  • 35breathing — /ˈbriðɪŋ/ (say breedhing) noun 1. the act of one that breathes; respiration. 2. a single breath. 3. utterance or words. 4. gentle blowing, as of wind. 5. Phonetics a. aspiration; pronunciation with reference to the use or omission of an h sound.… …

  • 36breathing space — UK / US noun [singular/uncountable] a period of rest from a difficult activity that allows you to get your energy back or try a different solution …

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  • 37breathing — [ˈbriːðɪŋ] noun [U] the process of taking air into your lungs and letting it out again …

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  • 38breathing apparatus — /ˈbriðɪŋ æpəˌratəs/ (say breedhing apuh.rahtuhs) noun equipment designed to provide breathable air, either while the wearer is underwater, as a scuba set, or while on land, as for firefighting, rescue work, etc …

  • 39breathing space — /ˈbriðɪŋ speɪs/ (say breedhing spays) noun opportunity to breathe easily; pause to rest …

  • 40breathing-while — breathˈing while noun 1. Time sufficient for drawing breath 2. Any very short period • • • Main Entry: ↑breathe …

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