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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chokes

/tʃoʊks/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does chokes mean?

verb, noun

To obstruct the breathing of someone or something, or to cause something to become obstructed. A device or mechanism that obstructs the flow of something, especially a gas or liquid.

Example

"The swimmer began to choke on the water, struggling to stay afloat. The engine's fuel line was clogged, causing the car to choke on gas."

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