…(of a person or animal) have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air…
…(in sports) grip (a bat, racket, etc.) further from the narrow end than is usual…
…a chain formed into a loop by passing one end through a ring on the other, placed around a dog’s neck to exert control by causing pressure on the windpipe when the dog pulls…
…a tight grip around a person’s neck, used to restrain him or her by restricting breathing…
…a North American cherry with an edible astringent fruit that is more palatable when cooked…
