Definition of breath for Students. 1  1 : ability to breathe : ease of breathing I lost my breath for a moment. 2  2 : air taken in or sent out by the lungs Hold your breath. 3  3 : a slight breeze a breath of wind.
Definition of 'raise the stakes'. raise the stakes. a. to increase the amount of money or valuables hazarded in a gambling game. b. to increase the costs, risks, or considerations involved in taking an action or reaching a conclusion. the Libyan allegations raised the stakes in the propaganda war between Libya and the United States. stake.
The Meaning of Colored Stakes and Lines. on the Golf Course. Explaining Red, Yellow and White Stakes and Lines. By Brent Kelley, About.com Guide. ! When it comes to colors on a golf course, the stakes are high. Crossing the line could cost. you strokes. We're talking about the colored stakes and lines golfers encounter on golf courses - red. stakes and red lines; yellow stakes and yellow lines; white stakes and white lines.