The terms rock and roll and rock each have a variety of definitions, some narrow and some wider. In determining criteria for inclusion, this list uses as its basis reliable sources listing rock deaths or deaths in rock and roll, as well as such sources as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1 1950s. 2 1960s.
â¢ CHOKING (noun) The noun CHOKING has 2 senses: 1. a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx) 2. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe. Familiarity information: CHOKING used as a noun is rare. Dictionary entry details.
Choking is when your airway gets blocked and you can't breathe properly. Young children are more likely to choke than adults, because they often put small objects in their mouths that they may breathe in and get stuck. If a child or baby is choking they'll get upset quickly and you need to act fast to clear what's stuck. If they can't cough or make any noise, it's serious.