CHOKE
/t͡ʃəʊk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CHOKE
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.
A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel which affects the spread of the shot.
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."
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."
To obstruct (a passage, etc.) by filling it up or clogging it.
"to choke a cave passage with boulders and mud"
Examples of CHOKE in a Sentence
- "Ever since he choked on a bone, he has refused to eat fish."
- "The collar of this shirt is too tight; it’s choking me."
- "to choke a cave passage with boulders and mud"
Word Details
Is CHOKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHOKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CHOKE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CHOKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | o | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHOKE
19 words from the letters in CHOKE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CHOKE in Word Games
CHOKE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CHOKE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHOKE to find 19 additional valid words.