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choke

 
 
pronunciation:
chok
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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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.
 
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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