aqualung

• Appareil respiratoire permettant aux plongeurs de respirer sous l'eau, communément appelé scaphandre autonome ; le terme dérive de la marque commerciale Aqua-Lung.

A device that allows divers to breathe underwater, commonly known as scuba gear; the term is derived from the trade name Aqua-Lung.

1. Underwater breathing apparatusB2formal

   A portable device that allows a person to breathe while submerged underwater, commonly known as scuba gear.

   Appareil respiratoire sous-marin autonome

   • He strapped on his aqualung and dove into the ocean.
   • Modern aqualungs are much lighter than early models.
   • The diver checked his aqualung before descending.

   Synonymesscuba