Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A trademark for an underwater breathing apparatus.
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Examples
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In 1943, Jacques Cousteau and another French diver invented an improved scuba system called the "Aqua-Lung," which let swimmers dive deeper and stay underwater longer.
Christian J. Lambertsen, OSS officer who created early scuba device, dies at 93 2011
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But he is remembered mainly for his work developing the Aqua-Lung, as well as in marine conservation and in raising the world's consciousness to both the splendor and the plight of the oceans.
Wired Top Stories 2009
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Hermione squashed this plan by pointing out that, in the unlikely event that Harry managed to learn how to operate an Aqua-Lung within the set limit of an hour, he was sure to be disqualified for breaking the International Code of Wizarding Secrecy - it was too much to hope that no Muggles would spot an Aqua-Lung zooming across the countryside to Hogwarts.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rowling, J. K. 2000
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A complete inventory meant that every nut and bolt, every butlet and firing pin, every Aqua-Lung and Emerson breathing apparatus was going to be enumerated, along with every index card, paper clip, and notepad.
Rogue Warrior Marcinko, Richard 1992
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His developing obsession with the sea led him to help invent the famous Aqua-Lung that made diving possible, though he almost died testing it.
WN.com - Articles related to AirTran reaches 7-year lease with Atlanta airport 2010
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His developing obsession with the sea led him to help invent the famous Aqua-Lung that made diving possible, though he almost died testing it.
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His developing obsession with the sea led him to help invent the famous Aqua-Lung that made diving possible, though he almost died testing it.
WN.com - Articles related to AirTran reaches 7-year lease with Atlanta airport 2010
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Aqua-Lung that made diving possible, though he almost died testing it.
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Aqua-Lung that made diving possible, though he almost died testing it.
WN.com - Articles related to AirTran reaches 7-year lease with Atlanta airport 2010
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Aqua-Lung that made diving possible, though he almost died testing it.
WN.com - Articles related to AirTran reaches 7-year lease with Atlanta airport 2010
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