one-lung
Americanadjective
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having or equipped with only one lung.
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Slang. (of an engine, automobile, etc.) having only one cylinder.
Example Sentences
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Visualized by scooter-makers is a flourishing trade in which one-lung puddle-jumpers will be used for messenger service, light deliveries, transportation of commuters from home to railroad station and back.
From Time Magazine Archive
Printed in Broadcasting the letter told of a little "one-lung outfit," KODK, whose tiny transmitter made a welcome whistle in lonely Fort Greely on Kodiak Island.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last summer Richard built himself a one-lung automobile in the basement shop.
From Time Magazine Archive
“You want to watch this one-lung boarder of ours,” he warned, with a grin.
From The Forester's Daughter A Romance of the Bear-Tooth Range by Garland, Hamlin
Possibly there was something, after all, in the one-lung rumor.
From The Street of Seven Stars by Rinehart, Mary Roberts
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