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Vocabulary Entry
lung
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A respiratory organ in an animal used for breathing.
Example Sentences
"The doctor listened to her lungs with a stethoscope."
"Smoking can cause damage to the lungs over time."
"He took a deep breath to fill his lungs with fresh air."
V
verb
To supply with lung or lungs, or to breathe in a specified way.
Example Sentences
"He lunged forward to catch the ball."
"She lunged into the pool with a splash."
"The athlete lunged across the finish line."