THROAT Definition & Meaning

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throat

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noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

the passage from the mouth to the stomach or to the lungs, including the pharynx, esophagus, larynx, and trachea.
some analogous or similar narrowed part or passage.
the front of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone.
the narrow opening between a fireplace and its flue or smoke chamber, often closed by a damper.
Nautical, Machinery. swallow ¹( def 13 ).
Nautical.
1. Also called nock. the forward upper corner of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail.
2. jaw ¹( def 5 ).
the forward edge of the opening in the vamp of a shoe.
Automotive. barrel ( def 14 ).

verb (used with object)

to make a throat in; provide with a throat.
to utter or express from or as from the throat; utter throatily.

throat

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noun

1. that part of the alimentary and respiratory tracts extending from the back of the mouth (nasopharynx) to just below the larynx
2. the front part of the neck
something resembling a throat, esp in shape or function
the throat of a chimney
botany the gaping part of a tubular corolla or perianth
informal.
a sore throat
cut one's throat or cut one's own throat
to bring about one's own ruin
have by the throat
to have compete control over (a person or thing)
jump down someone's throat
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ram something down someone's throat or force something down someone's throat
to insist that someone listen to or accept (something)
he rammed his own opinions down my throat
stick in one's throat or stick in one's craw informal.
to be difficult, or against one's conscience, for one to accept, utter, or believe

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of throat¹

before 900; Middle English throte, Old English throte, throta, throtu; akin to Old High German drozza throat, Old Norse throti swelling. See throttle

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of throat¹

Old English throtu; related to Old High German drozza throat, Old Norse throti swelling

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Idioms and Phrases

cut one's own throat, to bring about one's own ruin:
He cut his own throat by being nasty to the boss.
jump down someone's throat, Informal. to disagree with, criticize, or scold overhastily:
Wait and let me finish before you jump down my throat.
lump in one's throat, a tight or uncomfortable feeling in the throat, as a reaction to an emotion:
The sight of the infant brought a lump to her throat.
ram / force something down someone's throat, Informal. to force someone to agree to or accept (something).
stick in one's throat, to be difficult of expression; cause to hesitate:
The words of sympathy stuck in her throat.

More idioms and phrases containing throat

see at each other's throats ; cut someone's throat ; frog in one's throat ; jump down someone's throat ; lump in one's throat ; ram (shove) down someone's throat ; stick in one's craw (throat) .

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Example Sentences

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Most concerning is that the world's two greatest economies are now at each other's throats with no indication that either is preparing to backdown.

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In the days after Baby Callum's discovery, tests found wads of tissue paper had been inserted into his mouth and throat, confirming it was not likely to have been an accident.

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The court heard that in November 2019, Christopher Fulton contacted his GP surgery to say the baby - known as P - had a raw throat and was not drinking his bottle.

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Medical evidence about how Callum died was inconclusive, but Justice Eady said it was likely he had been suffocated possibly when wads of tissue paper were inserted into his mouth and throat.

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He had previously battled throat cancer, which took away most of his voice.

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