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choker

American  
[choh-ker] / ˈtʃoʊ kər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that chokes. choke.

  2. a necklace that fits snugly around the neck.

  3. a neckcloth or high collar.

  4. a chain or cable used to haul logs from the woods.

choker British  
/ ˈtʃəʊkə /

noun

  1. a woman's high collar, popular esp in the late 19th century

  2. any neckband or necklace worn tightly around the throat

  3. a high clerical collar; stock

  4. a person who chokes

  5. something that causes a person to choke

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of choker

First recorded in 1545–55; choke + -er 1

Example Sentences

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And with the choker's tag finally dislodged, and momentum behind them, South Africa are on track to qualify for another WTC final.

From BBC

Gardeners at the September meetup were dressed in various looks, from frayed overalls and baseball caps to babydoll dresses and chokers.

From Los Angeles Times

A Victorian cameo typically clings to her neck as a choker and her industrial ’90s Jean Paul Gaultier handbag punctuates her daily wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times

Should the Proteas wrap up the win it would go a long way towards banishing a nickname they have come to despise: chokers.

From BBC

A win which would more pertinently ensure South Africa end their long wait for a victory in a major men's final, putting an end to their tag as international cricket's chokers.

From BBC

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