word
Choke
Chohk
/ˈtʃoʊk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
choke
Dictionary meaning
A valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine.
Examples
- I choked with emotion when I spoke about my deceased friend.
- The smoke in the room choked me.
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