nounπShareA control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold."The mechanic adjusted the chokes on the old car's carburetor to help it start more easily in the cold weather. "vehiclemachinetechnicalfuelpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation.""The wrestling coach warned the team about the dangers of improperly applied chokes." "sportactionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel which affects the spread of the shot."The shotgun comes with a set of chokes to adjust the spread of the pellets. "weapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partial or complete blockage (of boulders, mud, etc.) in a cave passage."The map showed a promising tunnel, but it turned out that several chokes made exploration beyond the first chamber impossible. "geologygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mass of immature florets in the centre of the bud of an artichoke."The artichoke's choke was a lovely, pale green. "vegetablefoodplantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareChoking coil"The electronics hobbyist used several chokes in the power supply circuit to filter out unwanted electrical noise. "electronicsdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA major mistake at a crucial stage of a competition because one is nervous, especially when one is winning.""After leading the spelling bee for five rounds, Maria's chokes in the final round cost her the championship." "sportachievementnegativetendencyactiongameChat 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."physiologymedicinebodysensationChat 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."medicinephysiologybodydiseaseactionChat 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 weeds in the garden chokes the tomato plants, preventing them from growing big and strong. "environmentbiologyagricultureplantChat 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."Maria chokes up on her pencil when she needs to draw fine details. "artactionwritingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be checked or stopped, as if by choking"The argument with her brother choked her ability to concentrate on her math homework. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo check or stop (an utterance or voice) as if by choking."Fear chokes her voice when she tries to speak in front of the class. "communicationlanguageactionphysiologyChat 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 graduate chokes her up every time. "emotionsensationphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (someone) a feeling of strangulation as a result of passion or strong emotion."The memory of her grandmother's kindness still chokes her up whenever she thinks about it. "emotionsensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say (something) with oneβs throat constricted (due to emotion, for example)."She chokes back tears and whispers, "I miss you." "emotioncommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use the choke valve of (a vehicle) to adjust the air/fuel mixture in the engine."He chokes the engine on cold mornings to help it start. "vehicletechnicalmachinefuelChat 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 scientist explained that the nozzle chokes when the gas reaches the speed of sound at its narrowest point, preventing any further increase in flowrate. "technicalphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a choke, as in a cartridge, or in the bore of the barrel of a shotgun."The gunsmith chokes the shotgun barrel to improve its accuracy with buckshot. "technicalmachineweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
