throat

US /θroʊt/

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UK /θrəʊt/

n.NounPart of the neck that is below the chin

My throat is sore because I shouted too much in the game

n.NounThe passage in the neck through which food and air pass.

He cleared his throat before speaking.

n.NounA narrow entrance or passage.

The throat of the valley narrowed considerably.

n.NounThe part of a garment that fits around the neck.

The high throat of her dress made her uncomfortable.

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To utter or express with the throat; to sing.

The bird throated a melodious tune.

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Relax and fall at the back of our throat, blocking the air pathway and thus, causing difficulty in breathing.
Relax and fall at the back of our throat, blocking the air pathway and thus, causing difficulty in breathing.

05:30

We take in air through nose or mouth which then passes down the throat into the lungs.
We take in air through nose or mouth which then passes down the throat into the lungs.
So, when these people sleep, these parts fall on the back of their throat, creating an obstruction.
So, when these people sleep, these parts fall on the back of their throat, creating an obstruction.

06:01

Reaches the esophagus or throat causing acidity or heartburn.
Reaches the esophagus or throat causing acidity or heartburn.
When we take an antacid, the alkali reacts with the hydrochloric acid present in our throat and stomach.
When we take an antacid, the alkali reacts with the hydrochloric acid present in our throat and stomach.

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(9 year olds): "Minecraft isn't scary, Felix". (*Clears Throat*) Okay.
(9 year olds): "Minecraft isn't scary, Felix". (*Clears Throat*) Okay.

05:52

I have a little bit of a tickle in my throat.
I have a little bit of a tickle in my throat.
When we talk about the throat, we often say that we have a sore throat.
When we talk about the throat, we often say that we have a sore throat.

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It's like this clicking thing with your throat
It's like this clicking thing with your throat
[Stitch voice] It's just a lot of talking in the back of your throat
[Stitch voice] It's just a lot of talking in the back of your throat

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In the back of our throat, there are two main arteries.
In the back of our throat, there are two main arteries.
The temperature in our throat drops suddenly.
The temperature in our throat drops suddenly.

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Once captured, a second set of jaws in the throat
Once captured, a second set of jaws in the throat

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