choke

²choke

noun

Definition of CHOKE

1

[by folk etymology from artichoke] : the filamentous inedible center of an artichoke flower head; broadly : an artichoke flower head

2

: something that obstructs passage or flow: as a : a valve for choking a gasoline engine b : a constriction in an outlet (as of an oil well) that restricts flow c : reactor 2 d : a constriction (as a narrowing of the barrel or an attachment) at the muzzle of a shotgun that serves to limit the spread of shot

3

: the act of choking

First Known Use of CHOKE

1736

Other Automotive Terms

articulated, block, clutch, diesel, neutral, transmission