breathing apparatus

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breathing apparatus - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator Aqua-Lung, aqualung, scuba - a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" oxygen mask - a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank inhalator, respirator - a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration resuscitator - a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration snorkel - breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water