The term "pipe choking" typically refers to a situation where an obstruction occurs in a pipe, preventing the flow of liquid or gas. In a more figurative sense, it can also describe a situation where communication is stifled or obstructed. The phrase may not be widely recognized in everyday conversation but can be encountered in specific contexts, such as plumbing, engineering, or even in metaphorical discussions about communication.
"Pipe choking" is more frequently found in technical or specialized discourse than in everyday spoken language. It appears in written contexts, especially in engineering reports or plumbing discussions.
(El fontanero está preocupado de que el ahogo del tubo pueda provocar una gran fuga en el sistema.)
If the pipe choking isn't addressed soon, it may cause flooding in the basement.
(Si el ahogo de la tubería no se aborda pronto, puede causar inundaciones en el sótano.)
We need to investigate the cause of the pipe choking to prevent further damage.
While "pipe choking" itself may not be a part of many idiomatic expressions, related phrases can exhibit similar ideas of obstruction or restriction. Here are some idiomatic expressions around the general theme of "choking" or "clogging":
During the traffic jam, the freeway became a choke point for all vehicles.
Choke on your words
He nearly choked on his words when he realized he had insulted his boss.
Choking hazard
The term "pipe" comes from the Latin word "pipa," meaning flute or pipe. The term "choke" comes from Old English "coccian," meaning to strangle or suffocate. The combination emphasizes the action of obstructing or suffocating flow within the pipe.