chokes
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Is chokes a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating currentSynonyms: choke, choke coil, choking coil
2. a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engineSynonyms: choke
verb (English)
1. breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotionExamples: "She choked with emotion when she spoke about her deceased husband"Synonyms: choke
2. be too tight; rub or pressExamples: "This neckband is choking the cat"Synonyms: choke, fret, gag
3. wring the neck ofExamples: "The man choked his opponent"Synonyms: choke, scrag
4. constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathingSynonyms: choke, strangle
5. struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intakeExamples: "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"Synonyms: choke, gag, strangle, suffocate
6. fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitationExamples: "The team should have won hands down but choked, disappointing the coach and the audience"Synonyms: choke
Definition source: Wiktionary