Lung

noun

/ˈlʌŋ/

Word Frequency: 18.2

Definitions

1.nounA biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

2.noun(plural) Capacity for exercise or exertion; breath.

"He hasn't the lungs to play long rallies like he use to."

3.nounThat which supplies oxygen or fresh air, such as trees, parklands, forest, etc., to a place.

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