noun

strangles

STRANGGLZ

Strangles (noun) means a contagious bacterial infection in horses that causes swollen lymph nodes and breathing difficulty. Example: “The stable was quarantined after a case of strangles was confirmed.”

noun

A contagious bacterial infection in horses that causes swollen lymph nodes and breathing difficulty.

"The stable was quarantined after a case of strangles was confirmed."

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In plain EnglishA serious respiratory infection that affects horses.

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What does “strangles” mean?

The word “strangles” means a contagious bacterial infection in horses that causes swollen lymph nodes and breathing difficulty. In plain terms, a serious respiratory infection that affects horses.

How do you pronounce “strangles”?

“Strangles” is pronounced STRANGGLZ (/ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ in IPA).

How do you use “strangles” in a sentence?

Here is “strangles” used in a sentence: “The stable was quarantined after a case of strangles was confirmed.”

What part of speech is “strangles”?

“Strangles” is a noun.