Pronunciation spelling of drowning.

present participle of drown

An instance of a person or animal drowning. / An instance of a person or animal being drowned.

plural of drowning

Asphyxiation caused by irritation of alveoli from the aspiration of liquid, after recovery from immersion into liquid, in the three-day period following the immersion episode.

A series of conditions that can lead to a person being drowned: lack of education (about water safety or local conditions), lack of safety advice, lack of protection (such as a flotation device), lack of supervision, and inability to cope (e.g. a weak swimmer in strong currents).

present participle of drown out

plural of secondary drowning

A person in desperate need of help will grab hold of some help, even if it is insignificant.