Meaning Of Breathing

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.