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Windpipe

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Meanings of Windpipe

Noun

  • The windpipe is a tube in your throat that carries air to your lungs.
  • It helps you breathe in and out by letting air pass through.
  • Sometimes, people call it the trachea, which is a fancy word for the same thing.

Explanation of the word: Windpipe

The windpipe is a special tube in your throat. It helps air go from your mouth and nose to your lungs so you can breathe.

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Translations for the word: Windpipe

hindi
वायु नली

vayu nali

गले की नली

gale ki nali

श्वसन नली

shwasan nali

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Windpipe

What does 'windpipe' mean?
The windpipe is a tube in your throat that carries air to your lungs.
How do you pronounce 'windpipe'?
You say 'windpipe' like this: win-d-pipe.
What is the origin of the word 'windpipe'?
The word 'windpipe' comes from the Old English words 'wind' meaning air and 'pipe' meaning tube.
What is the meaning of 'windpipe' in Kannada?
The word 'windpipe' in Kannada is 'ವಾಯುನಾಳ' (Vāyunāḷa).