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throat

throat [ thrōt ] (plural throats)

noun

Definition:

1. digestive and breathing passage: the part of the airway and digestive tract between the mouth and both the oesophagus and the windpipe

2. front of neck: the front part of the neck of an animal or human being

3. narrow part: a narrow part or passage that resembles a human's or animal's throat in shape or function

4. opening of tubular organ of flower: the opening of a tubular organ of a flower, e.g. of a corolla

5. sore throat: a throat infection ( informal )

[ Old English þrote< Germanic]

throated [ thrṓtid ] adjective

be at each other's throats to be constantly quarrelling or fighting

jump down somebody's throat to speak angrily and impatiently to somebody

ram or force something down somebody's throat to make repeated and emphatic attempts to get somebody to listen to or accept a view or belief

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