breathing in

/ˌbriðɪŋ ɪn/
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Other forms: breathings in

Definitions of breathing in
  1. noun
    the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
    synonyms: aspiration, inhalation, inspiration, intake
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    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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