Meaning of the word throat in English

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throat

US /θroʊt/

UK /θroʊt/

the front part of the neck, or the passage inside the neck down which food and air go

Example:

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She cleared her throat before speaking.

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He had a sore throat and couldn't sing.

Synonym:

gullet pharynx windpipe

a narrow passage or opening

Example:

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The bottle has a narrow throat.

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The throat of the cave was barely wide enough to squeeze through.

Synonym:

neck opening passage constriction

to utter something, especially with difficulty or emotion

Example:

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He throated a cry of pain.

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The singer throated the high note with ease.

Synonym:

utter vocalize articulate

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sore throat at each other's throats