Choke!
choke
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choke[1,verb]choke[2,noun]choke chainchoke coilchoke holdchoke offchoke point
Main Entry: 1choke
Pronunciation: \ˈchōk\ Function:
verb Inflected Form(s): choked; chok·ing Etymology: Middle English, alteration of
achoken, from Old English
ācēocian, from
ā-, perfective prefix +
cēoce, cēace jaw, cheek — more at
abide,
cheek Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1
: to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air
2 a
: to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of <the flowers were
choked by the weeds> b
: to obstruct by filling up or clogging <leaves
choked the drain> c
: to fill completely
: jam <roads
choked with traffic>
3
: to enrich the fuel mixture of (a motor) by partially shutting off the air intake of the carburetor
4
: to grip (as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with
upintransitive verb
1
: to become
choked in breathing <he
choked on a bone>
2 a
: to become obstructed or checked b
: to become or feel constricted in the throat (as from strong emotion) —usually used with
up<
choked up and couldn't finish the speech>
3
: to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat —usually used with
up
4: to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation <had a chance to win the game but he choked> <The Memphis Tigers>
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I don't know why I'm so sad about it...being a Phins fan I'm used to the disappointment...