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aqualung breathing apparatus used by divers, etc., consisting of a mouthpiece attached to air cylinders strapped to the back aqualung [′ak·wə‚ləŋ] (engineering) A self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) of the demand or open-circuit type developed by J.Y. Cousteau. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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 aqualung 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 aqualung zooming across the countryside to Hogwarts. You could learn to fence, dive with an aqualung and tie nautical knots. As a military engineer, he designed an aqualung, pumps for getting water into siege towers, efficient ways to pour boiling oil on enemy troops, and techniques for dislodging attack ladders from castle walls. |
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