LUNGER


Meaning of LUNGER in English

I. ˈlənjə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: lunge (I) + -er

1. : one that lunges

2. : a safety belt that is equipped with side swivels and rope handles which may be held by two assistants or suspended from the ceiling to give support to a gymnast when learning aerial stunts and that is sometimes equipped with ball bearings so that lateral rotation within the belt is possible

II. ˈləŋə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: lung (I) + -er

: one suffering from a chronic disease of the lungs ; especially : one that is tubercular

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