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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Martin was walking forth to inhale the fresh breeze of the evening. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An apparatus for inhaling any vapor or volatile substance, such as ether or chloroform, or an aerosol mist of a solution, for medicinal purposes; as, he alway carried his inhaler around in his pocket in case he had asthmatic attack. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
3. A contrivance to filter, as air, in order to protect the lungs from inhaling damp or cold air, noxious gases, dust, etc.; also, the respiratory apparatus for divers. [ 1913 Webster ]