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Bookmark or Share- DROWN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryto ( cause to) die by being unable to breathe underwater: He drowned in a boating accident. Many animals were drowned by the tidal wave. Fewer examples. The gardens are said to be haunted by the ghost of a child who drowned in the river. He fell into the river and drowned. I'd have drowned if he hadn't happened along and pulled me out of the river.
- How Long Does It Take to Drown? Facts, Safety, and Precautions - HealthlineSome studies indicate that a person can drown in 1 milliliter of fluid for every kilogram they weigh. So, a person weighing around 140 pounds (63.5 kg) could drown after inhaling only a quarter...
- Drowning - WikipediaDrowning is a type of suffocation induced by the submersion of the mouth and nose in a liquid. Most instances of fatal drowning occur alone or in situations where others present are either unaware of the victim's situation or unable to offer assistance.
- Drowning Facts | Drowning Prevention | CDCDrowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. Drowning is not always fatal. Fatal drowning happens when the drowning results in death. Nonfatal drowning happens when a person survives a drowning incident.
- Drowning - Injuries and Poisoning - Merck Manual Consumer VersionDrowning occurs when submersion in liquid causes suffocation or interferes with breathing. During drowning, the body is deprived of oxygen, which can damage organs, particularly the brain. Doctors evaluate people for oxygen deprivation and problems that often accompany drowning (such as spinal injuries caused by diving).
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