weasand
Noun (singular: weasand; plural: weasands) - The throat or gullet: "weasand" refers to the passage from the mouth to the stomach, specifically the esophagus or windpipe, especially in animals. - A sausage casing: In butchery, "weasand" also denotes the esophagus of an animal, used as a casing for sausages.
- (The throat or gullet of the animal.)
- (The animal's esophagus used as a sausage casing.)
"to have a weasand": an archaic or dialectal phrase meaning to have a throat or gullet.
- The old man complained of a dry weasand after the long walk. (He felt his throat was dry.)
"weasand-stopper": a historical term for a piece of food or object that gets stuck in the throat.
- A bone became a weasand-stopper, causing the dog to choke. (A bone lodged in the throat.)
Weasand (n, archaic): also spelled "wezand" or "weasand" in historical texts.
- The poet used the term "wezand" to describe the hero's throat. (An older spelling variant.)
Weasand (n, technical): in anatomy, sometimes used interchangeably with "esophagus" in veterinary contexts.
- The veterinarian checked the weasand for any obstructions. (The animal's esophagus.)
- Gullet: the passage from the mouth to the stomach; the esophagus.
- Throat: the front part of the neck containing the pharynx and larynx.
- Esophagus: the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach.
- Windpipe: the trachea, though this is distinct from the esophagus.
"to cut one's own weasand": an obsolete idiom meaning to harm oneself or to bring about one's own ruin.
- He cut his own weasand by revealing the secret. (He caused his own downfall.)
"to have a weasand of iron": a rare, figurative expression meaning to have an exceptionally strong or resilient throat (e.g., for eating or speaking).
- The singer had a weasand of iron, performing for hours without losing his voice. (He had a powerful, enduring throat.)