one-lung

or one-lunged

[ wuhn-luhng ]

adjective

1. having or equipped with only one lung.
2. Slang. (of an engine, automobile, etc.) having only one cylinder.

Example Sentences

Haunting the "Bloody Sixth" Ward with notebook in hand, Harrigan transplanted New York lowlife to the stage to the immense delight of such real-life prototypes in the peanut gallery as One-Lung Pete, Slobbery Jack and Jake the Oyster.

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

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

Last summer Richard built himself a one-lung automobile in the basement shop.

From Time Magazine Archive

Six wrenches and a screwdriver and a one-lung pump!

From Project Gutenberg