definition of
[breath]

[1] #1 breath n. the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath". wn

[2] #2 breath n. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her". wn

[3] #3 breath n. [breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time] a short respite. wn

[4] #4 breath n. [hint, intimation] an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her". wn

[5] #5 breath n. a slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room". wn