artery
Translation
artery
Examples
The heart pumps blood through the arteries.
The heart pumps blood through the arteries.
This road is a major artery for the city.
This road is a major artery for the city.
Grammar Patterns
((an artery)) a tube carrying blood from the heart The heart pumps blood through the arteries.
((a major/main artery)) a main road or river This road is a major artery for the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blood vessel, channel, conduit, main road
Etymology
From Greek 'artēria', meaning 'windpipe' or 'artery', originally thought to carry air.
Memory Tips
Think of 'art' being carried through a main channel, like blood in an artery or traffic on a main road.