Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that chokes, or a type of jewelry worn around the neck with a cord or chain that tightens around the neck to constrict the airflow

“The fire alarm was triggered by a choker, causing everyone to evacuate the building.”

2. noun

a device used to choke or constrict the flow of a fluid or gas

“The engineer designed a choker to regulate the air pressure in the pipeline.”

3. verb

to constrict or block the flow of something

“The pipe was choked by the debris, preventing water from flowing.”