breather vs intermission

breather

noun
  • A short break; a rest or respite. 

  • A spatially localized, time-periodic excitation in a one-dimensional lattice. 

  • An air inlet path to the crankcase 

  • Something or someone that breathes. 

  • A heavy breather. 

intermission

noun
  • A break between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly. 

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