Basic Details
Word: Windpipe
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs.
Synonyms: Trachea
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Blow off steam: To release pent-up energy or emotions, often used when one needs to relax. Example: "After a long week, I went for a run to blow off some steam."
- Catch one's breath: To take a moment to recover after being out of breath from exertion. Example: "After climbing the hill, I needed a minute to catch my breath."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When you breathe in, the air travels through the windpipe into your lungs.
Example 2: Smoking can damage your windpipe, making it harder to breathe properly.
Example 3: The doctor explained how the windpipe is essential for transporting air in and out of the body.
Fun Fact
The windpipe, also known as the trachea, is reinforced by C-shaped rings of cartilage that help keep it open and prevent it from collapsing.
Famous Quote
"The breath of life is in the lungs, and the windpipe is the bridge that brings it in." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "windpipe" mean?
a) A part of the heart
b) A tube that carries air to the lungs
c) A digestive organ
d) A part of the brain
Answer: b) A tube that carries air to the lungs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "windpipe"?
a) Esophagus
b) Trachea
c) Aorta
d) Bronchus
Answer: b) Trachea
3. Which sentence uses "windpipe" correctly?
a) The windpipe helps in digestion.
b) The windpipe is where the air passes to the lungs.
c) The windpipe is responsible for pumping blood.
d) The windpipe tastes food before swallowing.
Answer: b) The windpipe is where the air passes to the lungs.
4. Which idiom relates to taking a moment to recover breath?
a) Blow off steam
b) Catch one's breath
c) Rolling in the deep
d) Run of the mill
Answer: b) Catch one's breath
5. What is the opposite of "windpipe"?
a) N/A
b) Stomach
c) Arm
d) Leg
Answer: a) N/A
