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nounthe act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
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nounan opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
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nounthe process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
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- diet the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)
- choke struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
- strangle struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
- gasp a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
- gag struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
- suffocate struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
- pant a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
- breather air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
- yawning an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
- alcoholism habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms