choke chain
noun/ˈtʃəʊk tʃeɪn/
/ˈtʃəʊk tʃeɪn/
(also choke collar especially in North American English)
- a chain that is used as a collar to control a dog by putting pressure on its throat
- A swift pull on the choke chain and the dog is brought back to heel.
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