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choke
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- pronunciation:
- chok
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
chokes, choking, choked |
| definition 1: |
to make (a person or animal) have difficulty breathing because of something in or around the throat.
Its collar was too tight and the poor dog was almost choking. |
| definition 2: |
to have difficulty in breathing or swallowing.
A piece of food got stuck in my throat and I choked for a moment. |
| related words: |
clog |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a piece of equipment that controls the amount of air that mixes with the gasoline in an engine.
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