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One who breathes. Hence: (a) One who lives.(b) One who utters. (c) One who animates or inspires.

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  1. n. One who breathes. Hence: (a) One who lives.(b) One who utters. (c) One who animates or inspires.
  2. n. That which puts one out of breath, as violent exercise.
  3. n. a short respite
  4. n. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
  5. 1. One who breathes. Hence: (a) One who lives.(b) One who utters. (c) One who animates or inspires. 2. That which puts one out of breath, as violent exercise. [Colloq.]
  6. n:100 n a short respite n air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time