noun

choking

CHOH-kihng

noun

The condition of having the airway blocked, making breathing difficult or impossible.

"The instructor taught the class how to respond to choking using the Heimlich manoeuvre."

How to Use Choking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or state of being unable to breathe due to a blocked airway.

Common pairings

choking hazard choking incident first aid for choking

chokings plural

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The instructor taught the class how to respond to _____ using the Heimlich manoeuvre.

Formed from choke plus the -ing ending.

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