Solar Plexus (Noun)
Meaning
A large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The boxer's powerful punch landed squarely in his opponent's solar plexus, leaving him gasping for air.
- A severe blow to the solar plexus can cause a person to lose their breath and even become nauseous.
- The kickboxing instructor warned her students to always protect their solar plexus during a match.
- A sudden and intense pain in the solar plexus area can be a symptom of various underlying medical conditions.
- The martial artist's precise strike to her opponent's solar plexus quickly ended the fight.