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verb(choke)to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air
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verb(choke)to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of
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verb(choke)to obstruct by filling up or clogging
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noun(choke)the filamentous inedible center of an artichoke flower head; broadly : an artichoke flower head
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noun(choke)something that obstructs passage or flow: such as
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noun(choke)a valve for choking a gasoline engine
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verb(choke)to bring to a stop or to an end as if by choking
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phrasal verb(choke)to have difficulty not showing or expressing (tears, rage, anger, etc.)
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phrasal verb(choke)to eat (something) with difficulty or without enjoyment
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phrasal verb(choke)to say (something) with difficulty because of strong emotion
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phrasal verb(choke)to have trouble talking because of crying or strong emotion
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phrasal verb(choke)to move one's hands to a higher position on a baseball bat —often + on