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chock

/tʃɒk/ /tʃɑk/

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noun

Keil, Unterlegkeil

Any object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling.

Examples :

"The mechanic placed a chock behind the tire to stop the car from rolling while he worked on the brakes. "

Der Mechaniker legte einen Keil hinter den Reifen, um zu verhindern, dass das Auto rollt, während er an den Bremsen arbeitete.

vehicle machine item

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noun

Klemme, Klampe

Any fitting or fixture used to restrict movement, especially movement of a line; traditionally was a fixture near a bulwark with two horns pointing towards each other, with a gap between where the line can be inserted.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully threaded the mooring rope through the chock on the dock, securing the boat to the pier. "

Der Seemann fädelte das Festmacherseil vorsichtig durch die Klemme am Dock und vertäute das Boot am Pier.

nautical sailing vehicle technical item

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verb

Festklemmen, verkeilen

To stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch.

Examples :

""I had to chock the car's wheels with a brick so it wouldn't roll down the hill." "

Ich musste die Räder des Autos mit einem Ziegelstein verkeilen, damit es nicht den Hügel hinunterrollt.

action technical machine

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verb

Ausfüllen, verstopfen

To fill up, as a cavity.

Examples :

"The plumber used expanding foam to chock the gap around the pipe, preventing drafts. "

Der Klempner verwendete expandierenden Schaum, um den Spalt um das Rohr auszufüllen und Zugluft zu verhindern.

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verb

Festklemmen, verkeilen

To insert a line in a chock.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully chocked the mooring line to the boat's cleat, securing it firmly. "

Der Seemann klemmte die Festmacherleine sorgfältig an der Klampe des Bootes fest und sicherte sie so fest.

nautical sailing

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adverb

Vollkommen, ganz

Entirely; quite.

Examples :

"Even though he studied all night, he was still chock full of anxiety before the exam. "

Obwohl er die ganze Nacht gelernt hatte, war er vor der Prüfung immer noch vollkommen voller Angst.

language linguistics

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noun

Zusammentreffen, Begegnung

Examples :

"My unexpected chock with my ex-boyfriend at the grocery store made me feel awkward. "

Das unerwartete Zusammentreffen mit meinem Ex-Freund im Supermarkt war mir unangenehm.

event action situation

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verb

Stoßen, treffen

Examples :

""Walking home from school, I chocked on a dog running loose in the park." "

Auf dem Heimweg von der Schule stieß ich auf einen Hund, der frei im Park herumlief.

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verb

Blockieren, verkeilen

To make a dull sound.

Examples :

"The heavy textbook chocked as it landed on the thick carpet. "

Das schwere Lehrbuch verkeilte sich, als es auf dem dicken Teppich landete.