Word Finder - choking

definition

To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).

example

Ever since he choked on a bone, he has refused to eat fish.

definition

To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.

example

The collar of this shirt is too tight; it’s choking me.

synonyms

• asphyxiate
• strangle
• suffocate
• throttle

definition

To obstruct (a passage, etc.) by filling it up or clogging it.

example

to choke a cave passage with boulders and mud

synonyms

• block up
• bung up
• clog
• congest
• jam
• obstruct
• stop up

definition

To hinder or check, as growth, expansion, progress, etc.; to kill (a plant by robbing it of nutrients); to extinguish (fire by robbing it of oxygen).

synonyms

• choke out
• stifle

definition

To perform badly at a crucial stage of a competition because one is nervous, especially when one is winning.

example

He has a lot of talent, but he tends to choke under pressure.

definition

To move one's fingers very close to the tip of a pencil, brush or other art tool.

definition

To be checked or stopped, as if by choking

synonyms

• stick

definition

To check or stop (an utterance or voice) as if by choking.

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To have a feeling of strangulation in one's throat as a result of passion or strong emotion.

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To give (someone) a feeling of strangulation as a result of passion or strong emotion.

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To say (something) with one’s throat constricted (due to emotion, for example).

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To use the choke valve of (a vehicle) to adjust the air/fuel mixture in the engine.

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(of a duct) To reach a condition of maximum flowrate, due to the flow at the narrowest point of the duct becoming sonic (Ma = 1).

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To make a choke, as in a cartridge, or in the bore of the barrel of a shotgun.

definition

The process in which a person's airway becomes blocked, resulting in asphyxia in cases that are not treated promptly.

definition

The act of coughing when a foreign object (i.e. food, beverages) becomes lodged in a person's airway.

Adrienne nodded, choking back tears.

Lisa said that when she was choking, you stood by and did nothing.

She gulped, nearly choking on her food.

The bed sagged beside her and she jerked her head up, choking down a sob.

She raised the whip, choking out words through a constricted throat.

You don't want to risk a choking hazard.

A tremendous flood, in 1616, choking the Cauto with trees and III.

The cause of this choking of the pores is precisely the same as that described below in the case of sand filters.

That instant, when Nicholas saw the wolf struggling in the gully with the dogs, while from under them could be seen her gray hair and outstretched hind leg and her frightened choking head, with her ears laid back (Karay was pinning her by the throat), was the happiest moment of his life.

The artillery and baggage wagons moved noiselessly through the deep dust that rose to the very hubs of the wheels, and the infantry sank ankle-deep in that soft, choking, hot dust that never cooled even at night.

He had evidently run out of that room to give vent to the sobs that were choking him.

Lakes of this class are sometimes formed by the choking of the mouth of feeble tributaries by silt deposited by the Red river where the currents meet.

Ian scowls at me for a moment then stalks off to perform the heimlich maneuver on some bloke choking on a hog roast.

It irritates the mucous membrane of the respiratory system, causing coughing, choking and impaired lung function and exacerbating asthma symptoms.

Just adopt the accent and an ability to eat oatcakes without choking and you'll have the time of your life.

And remember, you shouldn't give whole peanuts to any child under five because of the risk of choking.

God Bless, who had stationed himself behind a large rhododendron to eavesdrop on the lesson, was choking with silent laughter.

Move your finger between the lines and focus on the choking sensation.

One day, my brothers, hearing great choking sobs coming from my room rushed in to my aid.

There are 5 catorgories; Zoophobias-e.g Arachnaphobia,Acrophobias-e.g height, blood injury type-e.g thanatophobia (fear of death ), situational-e.g claustraphobia, Miscellaneous-e.g choking.

Boy, 9, saves choking tot ` We'll hold referendum on police.. .

In the midst of a phrase he ceased speaking and suddenly felt tears choking him, a thing he had thought impossible for him.

Clutching her breast to keep herself from choking, Sonya, pale and trembling with fear and agitation, sat down in an armchair and burst into tears.

The man was sobbing and choking convulsively.

This woman, swaying to and fro and muttering something, was choking with sobs.

There are 5 catorgories; Zoophobias-e.g Arachnaphobia,Acrophobias-e.g height, blood injury type-e.g thanatophobia (fear of death), situational-e.g claustraphobia, Miscellaneous-e.g choking.

While you still need to be aware of the risk of food allergies, you need to focus more on the risk of your toddler putting something in his mouth that could be a choking hazard.

If you give your baby girl some dolls or stuffed animals, be sure that there aren't any items that might present a choking hazard.

Because bits of balloon can pose a choking hazard, make sure this is an adult supervised activity.

Many toys have small objects which could present choking hazards to younger babies.

Be sure you also give a list of foods that your child is not allowed to have, such as choking hazards like grapes, hotdogs, hard candy, etc. Of course, this list will depend on your child's age.

Loose hardware could be a choking hazard.

You don't want small items to wind up in your little girl's mouth and become a possible choking hazard.

While concerns about lead paint continue to make headlines, the biggest safety concern is a possible choking hazard posed by a toy with small parts.

Choose the bigger outlet caps that cannot turn into choking hazards if pulled out.

Choose foods that won't pose a choking hazard for your baby.

Be sure to avoid any finger foods that might be choking hazards, such as grapes, nuts, popcorn, or large pieces of meat.

In 2008 there was a major recall of more than 115,000 pacifiers because they posed a choking hazard to infants.

The pacifier lead should not be so long that it could potentially get caught around a child's neck, presenting a choking hazard.

Be sure to only include items that are meant for newborns, with no buttons or other small parts that could come loose and pose a choking hazard.

In fact, there are many foods that can become choking hazards to little ones.

Make sure that their toys are not small enough to be a choking hazard and do not let him play with string or cords unsupervised.

The head of the kitten must be held all the way back to prevent them from choking.

Instead, they end up in trees, or clogging sewers, or choking marine wildlife.

Since shells can be potential choking hazards, consider using shadow boxes or sealed containers to display the tiny treasures.

Your cherished heirloom collection might be best put away until your kids get older – not only could your little ones make sacrifices of your pieces, accessories can translate into choking hazards.

You could feel as if you are choking or unable to breath as you start trembling uncontrollably.

Watch for trouble signs like choking or difficulty breathing.

It took me a couple days to learn exactly how to inhale smoke without choking.

The problem with this is that the person could go into a coma, and this means he or she could die due to asphyxiation (choking on vomit).