jugular

/JH UW1 G Y AH0 L ER0/
noun
  1. 1

    A jugular vein.

  2. 2

    (by extension) Any critical vulnerability.

    โ€œIt was vicious; he went for the jugular.โ€

Synonyms

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.

  2. 2

    (of fish) Having ventral fins attached under the throat.

  3. 3

    Relating to juggling.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/jugular