choker

noun

1. 1

   A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.

2. 2

   One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.

3. 3

   One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.

4. 4

   Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.

   “I lost £100 on the horses today — what a choker!”

5. 5

   One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.

6. 6

   A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.