woodworker's lung en · NOUN
Etymology
From woodworker + lung. From being a lung disease acquired by those who work with wood.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A lung disease caused by the inhalation of wood dust, such as saw dust and sanding dust.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| woodworker lung | alternative | lexicographic | |
| woodworkers' lung | alternative | lexicographic | |
| woodworkers lung | alternative | lexicographic |