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breathing apparatus

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Noun1.breathing apparatus - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failurebreathing apparatus - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
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
Translations
breathing apparatus n (of diver) → autorespiratore m


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A team of five from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service won the National Breathing Apparatus Competition at the Gloucestershire-based Fire Service College.
The fire was located by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus in the basement of the house and involved the fuse board.
I realised two teams of firefighters had entered with breathing apparatus and two hose reels.
 
 
 
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