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jugular
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ʒuɡuˈlaɾ/ju·gu·lar
Definition
1Any of several large veins in the neck that return blood from the head to the heart.
Usage examples
“Pressure was applied to the jugular to stop the bleeding.”
“The internal jugular vein is one of the body's largest.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
jugular veinjugular pulse
Idiomatic expressions
- go for the jugular (to attack a vital or vulnerable point aggressively)