(idiomatic, aviation, slang) To switch off the transponder (“a radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal”) of an aircraft, for example, because it is interfering with the radar system.

simple past tense and past participle of strangle the parrot

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of strangle the parrot

(archaic, poetic, pathology) Ellipsis of strangling angel of children. Synonym of diphtheria

present participle of strangle the parrot

(poetic) The disease diphtheria.

Someone who strangles, especially who murders by strangling. / An epiphyte whose aerial roots eventually strangle the tree on which it grows.

to hold a tight grip or control

A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.

(US, regional, idiomatic) A very heavy downpour of rain; toad-strangler.