1. plural of jugular; the large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head back to the heart
Usage: anatomy
2. vulnerable points or weak spots that can be attacked
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The doctor checked both jugulars for signs of distension.
• Emergency responders must be careful not to damage the jugulars during neck injuries.
• The politician went straight for his opponent’s jugulars during the debate.
• In business negotiations, experienced lawyers know how to find their rivals’ jugulars.
• The anatomy textbook showed detailed diagrams of the jugulars and other major blood vessels.
• She attacked the weak points in his argument like going for the jugulars.