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    [Verb]  | "choke" | \ ˈchōk \


    1: to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air

    2: to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of

    3: to obstruct by filling up or clogging

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, alteration of achoken, from Old English ācēocian, from ā-, perfective prefix + cēoce, cēace jaw, cheek {mat|abide|}, {mat|cheek|};

    [Verb]  | "choke off" 


    1: to bring to a stop or to an end as if by choking

    Origin: 1818 ;

    [Noun]  | "choke" 


    1: the filamentous inedible center of an artichoke flower head; broadly : an artichoke flower head

    2: something that obstructs passage or flow: such as

    3: a valve for choking a gasoline engine

    Origin: 1736 ;

     See: ;

    [Noun]  | "choke chain" 


    1: a collar that may be tightened as a noose and that is used especially in training and controlling powerful or stubborn dogs —called also choke collar

    Origin: 1955 ;

    [Noun]  | "choke coil" 


    1: reactor

    Origin: circa 1896 ;

    [Noun]  | "choke hold" 


    1: a hold that involves strong choking pressure applied to the neck of another

    2: absolute dominance or control

    Origin: 1964 ;

    [Noun]  | "choke point" 


    1: a strategic narrow route providing passage through or to another region

    Origin: 1944 ;

    [Phrasal verb]  | "choke back" 


    1: to have difficulty not showing or expressing (tears, rage, anger, etc.)

    [Phrasal verb]  | "choke down" 


    1: to eat (something) with difficulty or without enjoyment

    [Phrasal verb]  | "choke out" 


    1: to say (something) with difficulty because of strong emotion

    [Verb]  | "choke" 


    1: to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe;


      * e.g., " ... let go of my throat—you're choking me! "




    2: to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe;


      * e.g., " ... the recommended procedure for helping someone who is choking "



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    3: to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air;


      * e.g., " ... thick, black smoke choked the trapped firefighters "



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    [Verb]  | "choke (back)" 


    1: to refrain from openly showing or uttering;


      * e.g., " ... choked back a sarcastic reply to an insulting question "



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    [Verb]  | "choke off" 


    [Noun]  | "choke hold" 


    [Noun]  | "choke holds" 


     [ "choke" ]

    1: Has little or nothing to do with anticipated results. It's not limited to sports or competition. You can choke on an assignment for work, choke in an attempt to seduce a crush of yours. Jordan missing a free throw. You can choke anywhere, anytime.

      * e.g.,  ... Michael Jordan would be considered one of the most clutch professional sports players of all time. 

     [ "choke" ]

    2: Choking is when you had control, and failed to execute. What happens is you are suppose to be focused on what your eyes are viewing. But your weak mind chooses to worry about something negative whether real or not, past or future. It's bigger than that

      * e.g.,  ... Only you know when you choke. Its a distinct feeling. Choking doesn't give a crap about expectations. 

     [ "choke" ]

    1: being up 3-0 in a best of 7 series and still losing. (see Yankees)

      * e.g.,  ... wow, the most important game of the year and they totally choked! 

     [ "choke" ]

    1:  verb; in sports, to lose a relatively important game.

      * e.g.,  ...  On February 3, 2008, Bill Belicheat and his crew experienced the biggest choke in the history of all of sports.  

     [ "choke" ]

    2:  verb; the act of choking. See also: 2007 New England Patriots.

      * e.g.,  ...  How a team with a perfect record can manage to lose to a Wild Card seed in the Superbowl is, indeed, the definition of choking. 

     [ "choke" ]

    3:  verb; the obstruction of the flow of air into the lungs.

      * e.g.,  ...  Quick! Somebody dial 911 and send the ambulances to Phoenix...Brady just CHOKED! 

     [ "choke" ]

    1: Something the Mets do on a regular basis.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 1- I think the Mets will beat the Phillies 

     [ "choke" ]

    1: If you have a lot of something then you have "choke" things.

      * e.g.,  ... Whoever owns that house obviously has choke! 

     [ "choke" ]

    1: Hole on a piece usually on a glass bowl... held then let go once u start sucking in smoke.

      * e.g.,  ... "Dude let go of the choke." 

     [ "choke" ]

    1: In hawaii it means a lot of something

      * e.g.,  ... ho brah today at da beach there was choke haoles! 

     [ "choke" ]

    1: What the Boston Red Sox had done in the playoffs from 1918 until 200

      * e.g.,  ... The Sox might have won in 2004 but before that all they could do was choke. 

     [ "choke" ]

    1: The act of coming up short of the set goal.

      * e.g.,  ... '01-'05 Philthydelphia Eagles 

     [ "choke" ]

    2: ex: The Philadelphia Eagles(see also cocksuckers)

     [ "choke" ]

    1: 1) What the 2007 New England Patriots did in Super Bowl XLII.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) The Pats choked in the Super Bowl and lost to the Giants. Bill Belichick walked off the field with time left on the clock. So much for 19-0. 

     [ "choke" ]

    2: 2) The act of losing a big sports game when you are expected to win it, due to having prior wins and/or the odds in your favor.

      * e.g.,  ... 2) Did you see Tom Brady last night? What a choke artist! 

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