HyperDic: aqualung

English > 1 sense of the word aqualung:
NOUNartifactaqualung, Aqua-Lung, scubaa device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water
aqualung > pronunciation
Soundsae'kwahlahng
Rhymesbung ... young / Young: 14 rhymes with ahng...
English > aqualung: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
SynonymsAqua-Lung, scuba
PartscylinderA cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air
oxygen maskA breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose
Broaderbreathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilatorA device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
Spanishequipo de submarinismo

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