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lunger

/ˈlʌŋ.ə/

الترجمة: اسم يشير إلى شخص يندفع أو يتحرك إلى الأمام فجأة، كما في المبارزة، أو إلى شخص مصاب بمرض السل الرئوي.

مدخل واحد

noun

/ˈlʌŋ.ə/C2formal
  • arاسم يشير إلى شخص يندفع أو يتحرك إلى الأمام فجأة، كما في المبارزة، أو إلى شخص مصاب بمرض السل الرئوي.

A noun referring to a person who moves forward suddenly, as in fencing, or a person affected by pulmonary tuberculosis.

  1. Fencing lungeC1formalsport

    A person who makes a sudden forward movement, especially in fencing.

    arمُبَاغِتٌ بِالطَّعْنِ فِي المُبَارَزَة

    • The lunger surprised his opponent with a quick attack.
    • In fencing, a skilled lunger can score points rapidly.
    • The coach trained the lunger to improve his timing.
  2. Tuberculosis patientC2informalamericanmedical

    A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, often used historically.

    arمريض السل الرئوي

    • The sanatorium housed many lungers during the epidemic.
    • He was diagnosed as a lunger and sent to a remote clinic.
    • The term 'lunger' was commonly used in the early 20th century.

    المرادفاتconsumptivetubercular