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Throat

see synonyms of throat

Noun

1. pharynx, throat

the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

2. throat

an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep

3. throat

a passage resembling a throat in shape or function

Example Sentences:
'the throat of the vase'
'the throat of a chimney'

4. throat

the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's throat

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Throat

see synonyms of throat
noun
1. 
a. 
that part of the alimentary and respiratory tracts extending from the back of the mouth (nasopharynx) to just below the larynx
b. 
the front part of the neck
2. 
something resembling a throat, esp in shape or function
the throat of a chimney
3. botany
the gaping part of a tubular corolla or perianth
4. informal
a sore throat
5.  cut one's throat
6.  have by the throat
7.  jump down someone's throat
8.  ram something down someone's throat
9.  stick in one's throat

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Throat

see synonyms of throat
noun
1. 
the front part of the neck
2. 
the upper part of the passage leading from the mouth and nose to the stomach and lungs, including the pharynx and the upper larynx, trachea, and esophagus
3. 
any narrow passage, part, or entrance
verb transitive
4.  Archaic
to pronounce or sing in the throat, i.e., with a harsh, guttural quality

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Throat

see synonyms of throat
n.
1. The anterior portion of the neck.
2. Anatomy The portion of the digestive tract that lies between the rear of the mouth and the esophagus and includes the fauces and the pharynx.
3. A narrow passage or part suggestive of the human throat: the throat of a horn.
4. Botany The opening of a tubular corolla or calyx where the tube joins the limb.
tr.v. throat·ed, throat·ing, throats
To pronounce with a harsh or guttural voice.

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