inhaling

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inhaling - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Inhale \In*hale"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inhaled; p. pr. & vb.
     n. Inhaling.] [L. inhalare to breathe upon; pref. in- in +
     halare to breathe: cf. F. inhaler. Cf. Exhale.]
     To breathe or draw into the lungs; to inspire; as, to inhale
     air; -- opposed to exhale.
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           Martin was walking forth to inhale the fresh breeze of
           the evening.                             --Arbuthnot.
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