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.
Basic Horseshoe Rules. The Courts. 1. Stakes are placed 40 feet apart. 2. Stakes should extend 14 to 15 inches above the pit surface. 3. Stakes may be inclined toward each other, but not more than a 3 inch lean. 4. Stakes are solid or hollow steel 1 inch in diameter.