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choker
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chok·er  (chkr)
n.
1. One that chokes or suffocates another.
2. Something that fits closely around the neck or throat, as:
a. A tight-fitting necklace.
b. A high, tight collar.
c. A narrow neckpiece of fur.

choker [ˈtʃəʊkə]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's high collar, popular esp in the late 19th century
2. (Clothing & Fashion) any neckband or necklace worn tightly around the throat
3. (Clothing & Fashion) a high clerical collar; stock
4. a person who chokes
5. something that causes a person to choke
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.choker - someone who kills by strangling
killer, slayer - someone who causes the death of a person or animal
2.choker - an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; "he could win if he wasn't a choker"
unfortunate, unfortunate person - a person who suffers misfortune
3.choker - necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
necklace - jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
4.choker - a high tight collarchoker - a high tight collar                  
collar, neckband - a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
fraise - a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century
Translations
choker [ˈtʃəʊkəʳ] N
1. (= necklace) → gargantilla f (hum) → cuello m alto
2. (Mech) → obturador m
3. (= disappointment) → fastidio m
4. (esp US) (= person) → agobiado/a m/f
choker
n (= collar)Vatermörder m; (= necklace)enger Halsreif; (of velvet etc)Kropfband nt
choker [ˈtʃəʊkəʳ] ncollana giracollo


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