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axilla

[ak′sil·ə]
(anatomy)
The depression between the arm and the thoracic wall; the armpit.
(botany)
An axil.
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ISC has conducted underarm cricket tournaments for many years now and we are really happy that this time, we had a record-breaking 16 teams taking part,' said chairman Singh in his welcome address.
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As many as 31% of these women have admitted to skipping out on the beach due to underarm shame.
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