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breathing in

DEFINITIONS OF: breathing in

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n the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

Synonyms:
aspiration, inhalation, inspiration, intake
Types:
gasp, pant
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
drag, puff, pull
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
toke
a puff of a marijuana or hashish cigarette
Type of:
breath
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
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