lunger

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que avança subitamente, por exemplo em esgrima, ou uma pessoa que sofre de tuberculose pulmonar.

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.

   Esgrimista que faz estocada

   • 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.

   Paciente com tuberculose

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconsumptivetubercular