aq´ua-lung´er

aq´ua-lung´er
aq|ua|lung «AK wuh LUHNG», noun, verb.
–noun.
1. an underwater breathing device used in skin diving, consisting of one or more cylinders of compressed air strapped to the diver's back, a hose and mouthpiece through which the diver breathes, and sometimes a glass mask placed over the eyes and nose. The supply of air to the diver is regulated automatically by a valve.
2. Aqua-Lung, a trademark for this device.
–v.i.
to dive using an aqualung.
aq´ua-lung´er, noun.

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