nounπShareA control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.""Before starting the old car on a cold morning, I had to pull out the choke to give it more fuel." "vehiclemachinetechnicalfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation."The wrestler used a powerful choke hold to gain control of his opponent. "sportactionbodyweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel which affects the spread of the shot."The shotgun's choke restricted the spread of the pellets, making precise aiming easier. "weaponsporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partial or complete blockage (of boulders, mud, etc.) in a cave passage."The explorer carefully navigated around the choke of fallen rocks that blocked half of the cave passage. "geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mass of immature florets in the centre of the bud of an artichoke."The artichoke's choke was a delicious, tender treat. "vegetablefoodplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareChoking coil"The old radio used a choke to filter out unwanted noise from the power supply. "electronicsdevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA major mistake at a crucial stage of a competition because one is nervous, especially when one is winning."The basketball player's choke cost the team the championship game. "sportachievementoutcomemindattitudeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict)."Ever since he choked on a bone, he has refused to eat fish."bodyphysiologymedicinesensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe."The collar of this shirt is too tight; itβs choking me."physiologybodymedicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obstruct (a passage, etc.) by filling it up or clogging it."to choke a cave passage with boulders and mud"physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hinder or check, as growth, expansion, progress, etc.; to kill (a plant by robbing it of nutrients); to extinguish (fire by robbing it of oxygen)."The drought choked the sunflower plants' growth. "environmentbiologyplantnatureagricultureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform badly at a crucial stage of a competition because one is nervous, especially when one is winning."He has a lot of talent, but he tends to choke under pressure."sportmindachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move one's fingers very close to the tip of a pencil, brush or other art tool."To create the shading effect, she carefully choked her charcoal pencil close to the paper. "artwritingtechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be checked or stopped, as if by choking"The student's progress in math was choked by a sudden illness. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo check or stop (an utterance or voice) as if by choking."The emotion in her throat was so strong it made her choke the words before she could say them. "physiologycommunicationemotionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a feeling of strangulation in one's throat as a result of passion or strong emotion."Seeing her daughter's winning essay, Sarah choked with pride. "emotionsensationphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (someone) a feeling of strangulation as a result of passion or strong emotion."His disappointment at failing the exam choked him with a feeling of inadequacy. "emotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say (something) with oneβs throat constricted (due to emotion, for example)."Seeing her failing grade, she choked on the words she wanted to say to her parents. "emotioncommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use the choke valve of (a vehicle) to adjust the air/fuel mixture in the engine."He had to choke the old motorcycle to get it started on the cold morning. "vehicletechnologymachinefuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a duct) To reach a condition of maximum flowrate, due to the flow at the narrowest point of the duct becoming sonic (Ma = 1)."The water pipe choked at its narrowest section, reaching maximum flow. "technicalphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a choke, as in a cartridge, or in the bore of the barrel of a shotgun."The hunter carefully choked the shotgun cartridge before loading it. "weapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading