Definitions

1. verb

to breathe with difficulty, as if with a strained or labored breath

“After running up the stairs, she streahte heavily and leaned against the wall.”

2. verb

to strain or draw in (air) with difficulty, as if with a labored or strained breath

“The smoker streahte in deeply, trying to get oxygen into his lungs.”

3. verb

to breathe or draw in with difficulty or strain

“The patient streahte in the oxygen mask, feeling a bit better.”