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.”
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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."
How to use strangles
Learner’s notesIn 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.
