intaking

The intaking of air is termed by physiologists inspiration, and its expulsion expiration, the whole process being respiration.

The wood was roofed with a wide young sobbing sound, and floored with a faint hiss like the intaking of the last breath.

In vain the arrows rattled on the thrice-welded plate, and for a moment it seemed certain that the intaking was accomplished.

With a swift intaking of her breath she fell back to save herself.

The girl gave a quick intaking of her breath, her hand clutching at her throat.