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JUGULAR

(adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Jugular.

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Jugular - as an adjective

Relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat

Example: "Jugular vein"

Jugular - as a noun

Veins in the neck that return blood from the head

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jugular veinvena jugularis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
veinvenavenous blood vessel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A vital part that is vulnerable to attack

Example: "He always goes for the jugular"

Example Sentences

"The vampire went straight for the jugular, sucking the blood from his victim's neck."
"He gripped his opponent's collar, ready to go for the jugular."
"The predator hunted its prey, aiming for the jugular to quickly incapacitate it."
"During the surgery, the surgeon carefully avoided damaging the patient's jugular vein."
"The boxer delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's jugular, knocking him out instantly."
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Word Game Points

Is JUGULAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jugular is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JUGULAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is JUGULAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jugular is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JUGULAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is JUGULAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jugular is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JUGULAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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