1. people who make sudden forward movements or thrusts
2. people suffering from lung disease, especially tuberculosis
Usage: archaic; informal

Examples

• The fencing instructor watched the lungers practice their attacks.
• Several lungers attempted to reach the finish line first.
• The boxer was known as one of the most aggressive lungers in his weight class.
• In the old sanitarium, lungers would rest in the mountain air.
• The doctor treated many lungers during the tuberculosis epidemic.
• Lungers often sought treatment in dry, warm climates.