aqualung
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aqualung
(ˈækwəˌlʌŋ)n
(Nautical Terms) breathing apparatus used by divers, etc, consisting of a mouthpiece attached to air cylinders strapped to the back
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Noun | 1. | aqualung - a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure cylinder - a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air oxygen mask - a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank |
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Translations
dýchací přístroj
iltapparat
köfunarlunga
akvalangas
akvalangs
akvalung
dalgıç aygıtı
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aqualung
n → Tauchgerät nt
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aqualung
(ˈӕkwəlŋa) noun an apparatus worn by divers on their backs which supplies them with oxygen to breathe.
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