Word Meaning

Meaning of breathing

- of Breathe
- Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling air.
- Air in gentle motion.
- Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration; as, the breathings of the Spirit.
- Aspiration; secret prayer.
- Exercising; promotion of respiration.
- Utterance; communication or publicity by words.
- Breathing place; vent.
- Stop; pause; delay.
- 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.
- A mark to indicate aspiration or its absence. See Rough breathing, Smooth breathing, below.

Crossword clue for breathing

- Inhaling and exhaling air
- Panting