Definition of WINDPIPE

windpipe

Meanings

Plural: windpipes

Noun

  • membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
  • The trachea.
  • Any duct for air or other gas.
  • A section of road or bridleway which has a reputation for having strong crosswinds or localized wind swirls.
  • The anus.

Origin / Etymology

From wind + pipe.

Synonyms

trachea

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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