Breath

Breath - Other Definitions

• (n.) The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc.
  
  
• (n.) The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath.
  
  
• (n.) The power of respiration, and hence, life.
  
  
• (n.) Time to breathe; respite; pause.
  
  
• (n.) A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant.
  
  
• (n.) Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.
  
  
• (n.) A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.
  
  
• (n.) A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.
  
  
• (n.) Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.
  
  
• (n.) Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
  
  
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Breathe
  
  
• (n.) Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling air.
  
  
• (n.) Air in gentle motion.
  
  
• (n.) Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration; as, the breathings of the Spirit.
  
  
• (n.) Aspiration; secret prayer.
  
  
• (n.) Exercising; promotion of respiration.
  
  
• (n.) Utterance; communication or publicity by words.
  
  
• (n.) Breathing place; vent.
  
  
• (n.) Stop; pause; delay.
  
  
• (n.) Also, in a wider sense, the sound caused by the friction of the outgoing breath in the throat, mouth, etc., when the glottis is wide open; aspiration; the sound expressed by the letter h.
  
  
• (n.) A mark to indicate aspiration or its absence. See Rough breathing, Smooth breathing, below.