airwaynoun [ C ]
uk/ˈeə.weɪ/us/ˈer.weɪ/airway noun [ C ] (IN BODY)
specialized anatomy the passage through the mouth and throat that carries air to the lungs
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The mouth & throat
- alveolar
- alveolar ridge
- buccal
- buccinator
- cricothyroid
- epiglottis
- glottis
- gob
- gummy
- larynx
- mandibular
- mylohyoid
- orbicularis
- palate
- palatine
- salivary duct
- taste buds
- trout pout
- vocal cords
- windpipe
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Animal physiology: the respiratory system
airway noun [ C ] (ROUTE)
a route flown by aircraft:
It was claimed the fighter jet's interception took place inside an international airway.