Jugular
Jugular [ JUHG-yuh’-ler, JOO-gyuh- ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (n.) large veins in the neck that bring blood back from the brain 2. (n.) a vital part, vulnerable to attack 3. (adj.) of or having to do with the throat or neck 4. (adj.) of or having to do with the jugular vein | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The prosecuting lawyer went for the jugular by questioning the credibility of the witness. |
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