Used in a Sentence

lungs

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for lungs.

Editorial note

I believe that damage to the lungs is a real possibility, especially if the voltage is too high in the coils.

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Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

the first EP by American punk rock band Big Black.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of lungs gathered in one view.

N

the first EP by American punk rock band Big Black.

N

the debut studio album by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, released on 3 July 2009 by Island Records.

N

a play written by Duncan Macmillan, which debuted in 2011 at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for lungs.

N

the first EP by American punk rock band Big Black.

N

the debut studio album by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, released on 3 July 2009 by Island Records.

N

a play written by Duncan Macmillan, which debuted in 2011 at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Example sentences

1

I believe that damage to the lungs is a real possibility, especially if the voltage is too high in the coils.

2

You are forgetting that it is your lungs that must move the 2.88KG in an 8 hour period.

3

The alveoli, which are the functional units of our lungs where gas exchange occurs are quite delicate.

4

The papers on THC triggering the immune system in lungs (quicker cell death, etc) aren't strong enough?

5

What on earth makes you think that brains, lungs, intestinal tracts, and bones are unappetizing to dogs?

6

Second you appear to be discussing it as if there isn't a pair of lungs right there providing motive power.

7

Whatever this is, it goes in the user's lungs and is likely not easily removed.

8

It wouldn't surprise me if some of the brands out there could cause damage to your lungs in the long term...

9

Getting out and lungs working and body moving is almost always a good thing.

10

Lots of people died there as a result of radioactive particles that ended up in their lungs (plus the typical mining accidents).

11

Prior to that, with full lungs, I would reach buoyancy with my head about 6 inches under the surface.

12

Not knowing how to swim and now head-under-water they are unable to get air into their lungs to have any amount of buoyancy.

Quote examples

1

Closing your eyes, shutting your ears and yelling "La la la la" at the top of your lungs is probably the simplest method.

2

I'm arguing that not all girls are girly-girl types and many are tomboys and would feel completely out of place in a place that tries to yell "Disney Princesses" at the top of its lungs.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use lungs in a sentence?

I believe that damage to the lungs is a real possibility, especially if the voltage is too high in the coils.

What does lungs mean?

the first EP by American punk rock band Big Black.

What part of speech is lungs?

lungs is commonly used as N.