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Artery Definition & Meaning

artery
noun
  1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
  2. a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic

"Artery" in song lyrics

See how artery is used in real songs:

  • "bring bodily harm, probably bust a brain artery"
    American Cream Team f/ Raekwon, RZA — It's Not a Game
  • "I hit a artery"
    B.G. (Baby Gangsta) f/ Juvenile, Lil' Wayne — Ride or Die
  • "Lose a lung or a limb, slug puncture your artery"
    Boot Camp Clik — Don't You Cross The Line

Usage tips for "artery"

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Frequently asked questions

What does artery mean?
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic
What part of speech is artery?
Artery is a noun.
How many definitions does artery have?
Artery has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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