clear one's throat

Definition of clear one's throat

  1. :  to make a noise in the throat for attention or to be able to speak more clearly <He cleared his throat and began to speak.>

Word by Word Definitions

  1. :  bright, luminous

    :  cloudless

    :  less than one-tenth covered

  1. :  in a clear manner

    :  all the way

  1. :  to make clear or translucent

    :  to free from pollution or cloudiness

    :  to free from accusation or blame :  exonerate, vindicate

  1. :  a clear space or part

    :  a high arcing shot over an opponent's head in badminton


    :  the passage through the neck to the stomach and lungs

    :  voice

  1. :  to utter in the throat :  mutter

    :  to sing or enunciate in a throaty voice

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the forefront of an action or movement

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