diaphragm
noun/ˈdaɪəˌfræm/
Frequency rank: #11,871 most common English word
Meaning
The dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that controls breathing.
Example sentence
Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm to support their voice.
Synonyms & related words
- midriff
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