nounπShareAny object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling."The mechanic placed a chock behind the tire to stop the car from rolling while he worked on the brakes. "vehiclemachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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."The sailor carefully threaded the mooring rope through the chock on the dock, securing the boat to the pier. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch.""I had to chock the car's wheels with a brick so it wouldn't roll down the hill." "actiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill up, as a cavity."The plumber used expanding foam to chock the gap around the pipe, preventing drafts. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insert a line in a chock."The sailor carefully chocked the mooring line to the boat's cleat, securing it firmly. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareEntirely; quite."Even though he studied all night, he was still chock full of anxiety before the exam. "languagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn encounter."My unexpected chock with my ex-boyfriend at the grocery store made me feel awkward. "eventactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encounter.""Walking home from school, I chocked on a dog running loose in the park." "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a dull sound."The heavy textbook chocked as it landed on the thick carpet. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
