Breather

Definitions

1. Something or someone that breathes.
2. A heavy breather.
   specifically
3. A short break; a rest or respite.
   colloquial
4. A spatially localized, time-periodic excitation in a one-dimensional lattice.
5. That which puts one out of breath, such as violent exercise.
   colloquial, dated
6. An air inlet path to the crankcase

Equivalents

Examples

“Most of us make⟳ sense⟳ of the world through talk⟳ and sight, and breathers represent⟳ that most anxiety provoking experience⟳, nothingness with a hint of possibility.”

“After a short breather she was ready to continue⟳ up the hill.”

“I took a breather and decided not to ruin my life”

CEFR level