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ar·ter·y
 artery
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- pronunciation:
- ar
t
ri
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
arteries |
| definition 1: |
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
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| definition 2: |
a major road or route.
The new highway will be a main artery for travel between the two cities. |
| related words: |
canal, thoroughfare, vessel |
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