breathing apparatus

Noun

Meaning

a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Aqua-Lung respirator snorkel inhaler bronchodilator resuscitator ventilator respiratory tract breathing device breathing machine

Hypernyms

device

Hyponyms

Aqua-Lung respirator scuba snorkel aqualung oxygen mask

Examples

Although strictly speaking this is not a part of the breathing apparatus, it is usually connected to the diver's air supply, to provide easy inflation of the device. Source: Internet

Bud volunteers to use an experimental diving suit equipped with a liquid breathing apparatus to survive to that depth, though he will only be able to communicate through a keypad on the suit. Source: Internet

Freediver Kabir Parker swims down 37 metres into the ocean off the coast of Curacao without using any breathing apparatus. Source: Internet

Two breathing apparatus and a dry powder extinguisher were in use to combat the blaze on a landing area in North Sea Court, which had been extinguished by 8.05pm. Source: Internet

But I’m pleased with their conclusion by the time the hospital is bustling with shift change; they’ve decided I’m ready to come off the artificial breathing apparatus. Source: Internet

A specialist purpose-built breathing apparatus training facility is now available at Pegswood Community Fire Station. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

breathily breathiness breathing breathing assistance breathing channel breathing circuit