Adam's apple

the visible projection of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx at the front of the neck

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Mr Cummings said he recognised the gunman as Moore, and explained: "As I was in my seat I turned to my left and he had his hat pulled down, but as I was looking up I could see all of his neck and his chin and his Adam's apple.

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I bought a pair that were a size too small and it looked as though I had three Adam's apples.

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"The Friday Night Flicks," sponsored by the Friends of the Lunenburg Public Library, continue in November with the film "Adam's Apples." The flicks provide an opportunity to view first-run, award-winning films that are not available at the local multiplexes.

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