Antonyms for choker
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : choh-ker |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃoʊ kər |
Definition of choker
Origin :- 1550s, "one who chokes," agent noun from choke (v.). From 1848 as "large neckerchief;" as a kind of necklace, 1928.
- As in jewelry : noun precious stones, metals worn as decoration
- As in necklace : noun chain
- As in beads : noun string of small, often round, objects
- As in collar : noun neck attire
- The wire of the choker, fig. 24, should be about 1⁄16 of an inch thick.
- Extract from : « The Pyrotechnist's Treasury » by Thomas Kentish
- He wears no neckcloth, but surrounds his throat with a choker.
- Extract from : « The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness » by Cecil B. Hartley
- After all it was foolhardy, and he felt it; but he was past the stopping now, and he pulled the choker to the limit.
- Extract from : « The Nerve of Foley » by Frank H. Spearman
- His suit was of bleached linen, his shirt bosom, choker and spotless cravat, all the color of snow.
- Extract from : « The Incendiary » by W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
- After a moments scrutiny she said, Its a fairly good fur, and its the latest style; what they call a choker.
- Extract from : « The Luminous Face » by Carolyn Wells
- Now cut two short poles for the forks to lay in from side to side of the path, being in the same direction as the choker.
- Extract from : « Deadfalls and Snares » by A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
- But then you know a mind that exhausts all its energy in the production of a “choker,” however remarkable, cannot be a great one.
- Extract from : « Parkhurst Boys » by Talbot Baines Reed
- Thus on March 12, we subdued her with a choker, restrained her with ropes, replaced her collar and released her just after sunset.
- Extract from : « An Experimental Translocation of the Eastern Timber Wolf » by Thomas F. Weise
- As a result his bows were stiff affairs, nor could he bend his head to any great extent on account of the high "choker" collar.
- Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Louisiana » by Frank Gee Patchin
- One day a very clerical looking man, with immaculate white cravat and choker, approached the entrance.
- Extract from : « Among the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. I » by Various
Synonyms for choker
- adornment
- anklet
- band
- bangle
- bauble
- beads
- bertha
- bijou
- bracelet
- brass
- brooch
- cameo
- carcanet
- chain
- chaplet
- charm
- choker
- costume
- cross
- crown
- diamonds
- dicky
- earring
- Eton
- fichu
- finery
- fraise
- frill
- frippery
- gem
- glass
- gold
- ice
- jabot
- jewel
- jewelry
- junk
- knickknack
- lavaliere
- lavalliere
- locket
- neckband
- necklace
- necklet
- ornament
- pearls
- pendant
- pin
- regalia
- ring
- riviere
- rock
- rosary
- ruff
- silver
- solitaire
- sparkler
- stickpin
- stone
- strand
- string
- tiara
- tie pin
- torque
- treasure
- trinket
- Vandyke
- wampum
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