breath

breath (http://definr.com/breath)

     n 1: 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"
     2: the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his
        sour breath offended her"
     3: a short respite [syn: breather, breathing place, {breathing
        space}, breathing spell, breathing time]
     4: an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever
        touched her" [syn: hint, intimation]
     5: a slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air
        in the room"
     v : absorb air and reach optimal flavor, of wine; "This rare
         Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours"