Throat (Noun)
Meaning 1
The part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's throat.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Meaning 2
An opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 3
A passage resembling a throat in shape or function; "the throat of the vase"; "the throat of a chimney".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The narrow throat of the bottle made it difficult to clean.
- The throat of the volcano was where the lava flowed out.
- The throat of the chimney was lined with a special heat-resistant material.
- The throat of the gorge was a popular spot for hiking and rock climbing.
- The throat of the hourglass was where the sand flowed from one bulb to the other.
Meaning 4
The passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.