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Armpit

/ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/

The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

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📖 Definitions of "Armpit"

noun

1
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
2
Somewhere or something considered unpleasant or undesirable.
"the armpit of America"

🔄 Synonyms of "Armpit"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
axillanoun	The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
axillary fossanoun	the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
axillary cavitynoun	the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Armpit"

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Word	Definition
axillanoun	The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
axillary cavitynoun	the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
axillary fossanoun	the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
armnoun	(anatomy) The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
arm pitnoun	Alternative form of armpit. [The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.]
shouldernoun	The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
upper armnoun	(anatomy) The section of an arm from the elbow to the shoulder.
interscapulumnoun	(anatomy) The space between the shoulders.
acromionnoun	(anatomy) The outermost point of the shoulder blade.
lower armnoun	(anatomy) The section of an arm from the elbow to the wrist; forearm.
armbonenoun	(anatomy) A bone in the arm, specifically, the humerus.
brachiumnoun	(anatomy) The upper arm.
elbow pitnoun	(anatomy, possibly US) A triangular area on the anterior side of the elbow, the crook of the arm.
elbownoun	(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
wristnoun	(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
acromioclavicular jointnoun	(anatomy) A joint at the top of the shoulder, the junction between the acromion and the clavicle.
glenoid fossanoun	(anatomy) The hollow at the end of the scapula into which fits the humerus to make the shoulder joint
shouldersnoun	(anatomy) The two shoulders and the upper portion of the back.
subscapularnoun	A subscapular vessel or nerve.
subscapularisnoun	(anatomy) A certain large, triangular muscle near the shoulder that plays a key role in rotating the arm