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Respirator

A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.

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Mask 76% connected

A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection; as, a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ventilator 76% connected

A contrivance for effecting ventilation; especially, a contrivance or machine for drawing off or expelling foul or stagnant air from any place or apa…

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Inspire 74% connected

To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inspire 74% connected

To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Mouthpiece 70% connected

The part of a musical or other instrument to which the mouth is applied in using it; as, the mouthpiece of a bugle, or of a tobacco pipe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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