choker
a person or thing that chokes.
a necklace that fits snugly around the neck.
a neckcloth or high collar.
a chain or cable used to haul logs from the woods.
Origin of choker
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How to use choker in a sentence
Of a necklace Rihanna was wearing, Rivers joked she had asked Rihanna how she felt about the choker.
Melissa Rivers: Life After Joan—A Funny, Moving Celebration on a Special 'Fashion Police' | Tim Teeman | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe last to take the runway was a shimmering gold, high-low gown with two elbow length cuffs, a thick choker, and heeled mules.
The Blessing of Thom Browne Latest Collection | Erin Cunningham | February 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey sported fashionable helmets and choker-style ribbed neckbands, like something Nefertiti would have worn.
Plus, she has a matching glove-choker, and actual coordinating leather gloves.
Deconstructing Lady Gaga's 5 Bras in "Applause" | Erin Cunningham | August 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTPull out choker to closed position and start engine in usual manner.
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After all it was foolhardy, and he felt it; but he was past the stopping now, and he pulled the choker to the limit.
The Nerve of Foley | Frank H. SpearmanHis suit was of bleached linen, his shirt bosom, choker and spotless cravat, all the color of snow.
The Incendiary | W. A. (William Augustine) LeahyNow cut two short poles for the forks to lay in from side to side of the path, being in the same direction as the choker.
Deadfalls and Snares | A. R. (Arthur Robert) HardingA grave, ministerial-looking and elderly man in a white choker had a gift-enterprise concern.
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward | Charles Farrar Browne (AKA Artemus Ward)
British Dictionary definitions for choker
/ (ˈtʃəʊkə) /
a woman's high collar, popular esp in the late 19th century
any neckband or necklace worn tightly around the throat
a high clerical collar; stock
a person who chokes
something that causes a person to choke
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