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Drowning

Definition: Drowning refers to the act of dying or experiencing respiratory impairment due to being submerged or immersed in liquid, typically water. It occurs when a person's airways are blocked, preventing the intake of oxygen.

Examples

Sense 1 - Verb:
  • The lifeguard quickly rescued the struggling boy from drowning in the pool.
  • She saved a drowning kitten from the river.
Sense 2 - Noun:
  • The tragedy struck when a drowning occurred in the lake during the storm.
  • Many lives have been lost due to drowning accidents in this area.
Sense 3 - Adjective:
  • The lifeguard demonstrated his drowning prevention skills during the training session.
  • The parents were filled with panic after their toddler fell into a drowning situation.

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