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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.