English to English Dictionary

Choke

To obstruct the air passage of someone, causing them to be unable to breathe.

Choke-up

An instance of becoming unable to speak or swallow due to a strong emotional response such as grief, gratitude, or excitement.

Choker

A close-fitting necklace worn around the neck.

Chomp

To bite or chew food noisily and vigorously.

Chondral

Relating to or resembling cartilage.

Chondro

A combining form meaning cartilage or relating to cartilage, used in the formation of compound words in medicine and biology.

Chongwu

An ancient coastal town in Quanzhou, Fujian, China, famous for its historic Ming dynasty stone fortress and traditional coastal culture.

Choose

To pick out or select someone or something as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives.

Choose-up

An informal process by which players or participants are selected to form opposing teams for a game or activity.

Choosing

To select or make a decision about something from a range of options.

Chop

Cut something into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife.

Chopper

A tool or device used for cutting or chopping.