choke
Definition
- n. a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current
- n. a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
- v. breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
- v. be too tight; rub or press
Word forms
- Past tense
- choked
- Present participle
- choking
- Past participle
- choked
- Third person singular
- chokes
Example sentences
vt.
He tried to choke down his anger during the meeting.
vi.
She started to choke on a piece of bread and needed help.
n.
The doctor explained that a choke can be very dangerous.