English Explanatory Dictionary

strangle the parrot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To switch off the transponder, for example, because it is interfering with the radar system.

Pronunciation

/ˌstɹæŋɡ(ə)l ðə ˈpæɹət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-strangle the parrot.wav /ˌstɹæŋɡəl ðə ˈpæɹət/

Word forms

strangle the parrot strangles the parrot strangling the parrot strangled the parrot

Etymology

From parrot (“(aviation, slang) transponder”). “Parrot” was the British codename for the identification friend or foe system on World War II aircraft which used transponders.

Antonyms

squawk the parrot
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