choke

Meanings

• Verb

  Prevent (someone or something) from functioning properly by obstructing the intake of a substance or air.

  - "The football team choked in the final moments of the game."
  - "I almost choked on a piece of food that was too large."

• Noun

  A maneuver used in sailing to reduce the sail area in strong winds.

  - "We had to use a choke to keep the sail from tearing in the storm."
  - "The sailor adjusted the choke to catch the wind more effectively."

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Synonyms

asphyxiate , strangle , suffocate , throttle , block up , bung up , clog , congest , jam , obstruct , stop up , choke out , stifle , stick

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with choke
oke , foke , yoke

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Variants

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choke , choked , chokes , choking , choke chain , choke collar , choke coil , choke coils , choke hold , choke holds , choke off , choked off , chokes off , choking off , choke point , choke points , choke back , choked back , chokes back , choking back , choke down , choked down , chokes down , choking down , choke out , choked out , chokes out , choking out

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Etymology

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Old English chocian, from chok ‘throat’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'choke' has been used in various forms of media, including the title of a 1995 film about a sports team that experiences a choke.

2. In the context of sailing, a choke is also called a 'sheet' or 'halyard'.

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Related Concepts

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1. asphyxiation: The process of cutting off oxygen to the body, which can lead to unconsciousness and death.

2. strangulation: The act of compressing the neck or windpipe to cut off blood flow or air supply to the brain.

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Culture

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In sports, a choke refers to a situation where a team or individual is expected to win but fails to do so, often due to psychological factors. This concept is explored in various forms of literature and media.

How to Memorize "choke"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to swallow a large piece of food and struggling to breathe. This can help you remember the meaning of 'choke' as obstructing the intake of a substance or air.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'throttle' in the context of cars. A choke is similar in that it restricts or controls the flow of something, in this case, air or food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Choke on a choke' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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