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chock

/tS//A/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms wedge

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A wedge, or block made to fit in any space which it is desired to fill, esp. something to steady a cask or other body, or prevent it from moving, by fitting into the space around or beneath it.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  3. An encounter.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. as completely as possible

    adv.all

    Examples
    It was chock-a-block full.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Entirely; quite; as, <i>chock</i> home; <i>chock</i> aft.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. secure with chocks

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. support on chocks

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Chock the boat.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch; as, to <i>chock</i> a wheel or cask.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To fill up, as a cavity.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  5. To encounter.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

choakchoanocytechoanoidchocchoc-icechocardchock upchock-a-blockchock-fullchockablockchockfulchockfull

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