Word Study
choker
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun choker has 4 senses
- choker(n = noun.person) garroter, garrotter, strangler, throttler - someone who kills by strangling; Array is a kind of killer, slayer
- choker(n = noun.person) Array - an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; "he could win if he wasn't a choker" is a kind of unfortunate, unfortunate person
- choker(n = noun.artifact) collar, dog collar, neckband - necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck; Array is a kind of necklace
- choker(n = noun.artifact) neck ruff, ruff, ruffle - a high tight collar; Array is a kind of collar, neckband
Derived form verb choke3
Derived form verb choke6
Derived form verb choke2
has particulars: fraise
Derived form verb choke2
CIDE DICTIONARY
choker, n.
- One who, or that which, chokes. [1913 Webster]
- A stiff wide cravat; a stock. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
choker, n.
1 a close-fitting necklace or ornamental neckband.
2 a clerical or other high collar.
1 a close-fitting necklace or ornamental neckband.
2 a clerical or other high collar.
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