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