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chokenoun
chokes
pl
UK
/tʃəʊk/
US
/tʃoʊk/
étranglementMartial arts.
The fighter secured a rear-naked choke to win the bout by submission.
Le combattant a réussi un étranglement arrière pour gagner le combat par soumission.
obstructionPhysique, tuyaux et conduits.
Engineers cleared a choke in the pipe to restore water pressure.
Les ingénieurs ont हटé une obstruction dans le tuyau pour rétablir la pression de l'eau.
starterAutomobile.
The mechanic adjusted the choke to improve the car's performance.
Le mécanicien a réglé le starter pour améliorer les performances de la voiture.
Additional translations
bobine de blocageÉlectronique.
craquageSport, figuré.
bouchonSens concret d'obstruction.
Synonyms
suffocation
strangulation
blockage
obstruction
chokeverb
choked
Past Simple
choked
Past Participle
choking
Gerund
UK
/tʃəʊk/
US
/tʃoʊk/
The villain choked the hero in a dramatic scene.
Le méchant a étranglé le héros dans une scène dramatique.
obstruerAu sens de bloquer un passage.
The drain was choked with leaves, causing the water to overflow.
L'évacuation était obstruée par des feuilles, ce qui a fait déborder l'eau.
s'étranglerVoix ou respiration sous l'effet d'une émotion forte.
Her voice choked with emotion as she thanked the audience.
Sa voix s'est étranglée d'émotion lorsqu'elle a remercié le public.
He began to choke on a piece of food during dinner.
Il a commencé à s'étouffer avec un morceau de nourriture pendant le dîner.
Additional translations
craquerSport, figuré.
Synonyms
smother
restrict
suffocate
strangle
stifle
asphyxiate
gag
Antonyms
unclog
clear
chokeadjective
more choke
Comp.
most choke
Super.
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a choke device or mechanism.
à étranglementArmes à feu; désigne un dispositif ou canon à étranglement.
He replaced the choke tube with a tighter choke barrel for improved accuracy.
Il a remplacé le tube à étranglement par un canon à étranglement plus serré pour améliorer la précision.

Definitions

chokenoun
A device or part that controls the flow of air or fuel in an engine.
The mechanic adjusted the choke to improve the car's performance.
A blockage or obstruction in a passage or conduit, restricting flow.
Engineers cleared a choke in the pipe to restore water pressure.
A failure to perform effectively in a critical situation, often due to nervousness or pressure.
The team suffered a choke in the final minutes of the game, losing their lead.
A method of strangulation or a gripping hold applied to the neck that restricts air or blood flow, especially used in martial arts.
The fighter secured a rear-naked choke to win the bout by submission.
An inductor used to restrict alternating current while allowing direct current to pass in an electrical circuit.
The engineer added a choke to the circuit to filter out high-frequency noise.
chokeverb
To have difficulty breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.
He began to choke on a piece of food during dinner.
To block or obstruct a passage, causing difficulty in movement or flow.
The drain was choked with leaves, causing the water to overflow.
To fail to perform at a crucial moment due to nervousness or pressure.
The team choked in the final minutes of the game, losing their lead.
To grip tightly around the neck, often causing difficulty in breathing.
The villain choked the hero in a dramatic scene.
To become unable to speak or breathe properly because of a strong emotion.
Her voice choked with emotion as she thanked the audience.
chokeadjective
Relating to or designed for a choke device that restricts flow or spread, especially in engines or firearms.
He replaced the choke tube with a tighter choke barrel for improved accuracy.
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