windpipe

English

/ˈwɪndpaɪp/

noun
Definitions
  • The trachea.
  • Any duct for air or other gas.
  • (rare) A section of road or bridleway which has a reputation for having strong crosswinds or localized wind swirls.
  • (rare) The anus.

Etymology

Compound from English wind (curve, coil, bend) + English pipe (smoking pipe).

Origin

English

pipe

Gloss

smoking pipe

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