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choke chain

choke chain noun: a dog collar designed to pinch or squeeze the dog or other animal when the leash is pulled.

choke chain: a dog collar designed to pinch or squeeze the dog or other animal when the leash is pulled
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Noun

choke chain (plural choke chains)

  1. A dog collar designed to pinch or squeeze the dog or other animal when the leash is pulled.
    • But this Christmas the smartest, most practical presents for dogs or dog owners are THE ORIGINAL Stainless Steel "ADD-A-LINK" DOG COLLARS choke chain and square link collars that are adjustable to perfect fit.1940, The American Kennel Gazette, volume 57, page 223
    Synonyms:
    choke collar

Synonyms of choke chain

Forms of choke chain

pluralchoke chains

Questions about choke chain

What does choke chain mean?
Choke chain means a dog collar designed to pinch or squeeze the dog or other animal when the leash is pulled.
What part of speech is choke chain?
Choke chain is a noun.
What is the plural of choke chain?
The plural of choke chain is choke chains.

Words near choke chain in the dictionary

  1. choke
  2. choke a darkie
  3. choke and puke
  4. choke back
  5. choke bean
  6. choke chain
  7. choke chains
  8. choke collar
  9. choke collars
  10. choke damp
  11. choke down

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