throat slash
Lethal neck wound
A throat slash is a gesture made by drawing a finger or thumb horizontally across one's own throat, mimicking the act of slitting it.
The meaning varies by context: in sports, it's a taunting gesture toward opponents, often drawing penalties; in everyday situations, it signals "cut it out" or "stop talking now": She gave him the throat slash when he started mentioning the surprise party.
It can also indicate that something is finished or doomed: The boss did the throat slash—project's dead.
- cutSeverance or reduction
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- jugularMain neck blood vessel
- woundCoiled, or an injury
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- dirty playcheap shot, cheap shots, dirty play, foul play, late hit
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- gesturesgesture, hand gestures, applause, hand raise, tap on shoulder
- quiet gesturesshush, finger to lips, shushing, hush
throat slashstab
Pierce with point
puncture wound · thrust · piercing · gunshot wound · impalement
throat slashresuscitation
Restoring vital functions
lifesaving · tracheotomy · wound repair · first aid · CPR
throat slashthumbs up
Gesture signaling approval
nod of approval · green light · applause · wave · all clear
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