jugular
/ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lə//ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lɚ/
noun
- 1
A jugular vein.
- 2
(by extension) Any critical vulnerability.
“It was vicious; he went for the jugular.”
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
- 2
(of fish) Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
- 3
Relating to juggling.
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