- choke chain
- noun Date: 1955 a collar that may be tightened as a noose and that is used especially in training and controlling powerful or stubborn dogs — called also choke collar
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
choke chain
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choke chain — noun A collar and lead for a dog consisting of a looped chain which tightens around the dog s neck when it pulls on the lead • • • Main Entry: ↑choke * * * choke chain UK US noun [countable] [singular choke chain plu … Useful english dictionary
choke chain — BrE choke collar AmE n a chain that is fastened around the neck of a dog to control it … Dictionary of contemporary English
choke chain — choke ,chain noun count a chain around a dog s neck that becomes tighter as the dog pulls away … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
choke chain — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms choke chain : singular choke chain plural choke chains a chain around a dog s neck that becomes tighter as the dog pulls away … English dictionary
choke chain — noun a chain formed into a loop by passing one end through a ring on the other, placed round a dog s neck to exert control … English new terms dictionary
choke chain — noun (C) a chain that is fastened around the neck of a dog to control it … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
choke chain — /ˈtʃoʊk tʃeɪn/ (say chohk chayn) noun 1. a type of training lead for a dog, with a loop which is pulled tight around the neck if tugged by either trainer or dog. 2. a strap for a load which is pulled so tight as to prevent any forward movement …
choke collar — choke′ col lar n. a nooselike collar for controlling untrained or powerful dogs. Also called choke′ chain … From formal English to slang
choke collar — n. a training collar for a dog, that tightens when the dog strains at the leash: also choke chain … English World dictionary
choke — 1. v. & n. v. 1 tr. hinder or impede the breathing of (a person or animal) esp. by constricting the windpipe or (of gas, smoke, etc.) by being unbreathable. 2 intr. suffer a hindrance or stoppage of breath. 3 tr. & intr. make or become speechless … Useful english dictionary
