CHOKE
/t͡ʃəʊk/
5-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CHOKE
noun
- A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
- In wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation.
verb
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To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).
"Ever since he choked on a bone, he has refused to eat fish."
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To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.
"The collar of this shirt is too tight; it’s choking me."
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About the word CHOKE
Is "CHOKE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CHOKE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CHOKE" worth?
In Scrabble, "CHOKE" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "CHOKE" mean?
A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
Does "CHOKE" have any anagrams?
No, "CHOKE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.