choker
/ˈtʃoʊkər/
noun
- A close-fitting necklace worn around the throat.
- He bought her a delicate pearl choker for her birthday.
- She wore a velvet choker with a small silver pendant.
- Chokers were very popular fashion accessories in the 1990s.
- A person who fails to perform well under pressure, especially in sports or competitions.
- No one wants to be known as a choker in the final round.
- He used to be a choker in big games, but now he stays calm.
- The team's star player was called a choker after missing the easy shot.
- A device or tool used to tighten or grip something, such as a rope or cable.
- He attached the choker to the log before the crane pulled it.
- A choker is essential for holding the cable in place during the lift.
- The sailor used a choker to secure the line to the dock.