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chock

/tʃɒk/ /tʃɑk/

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noun

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. "

vehicle machine item

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noun

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. "

nautical sailing vehicle technical item

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verb

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." "

action technical machine

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verb

To fill up, as a cavity.

Examples :

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

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verb

To insert a line in a chock.

Examples :

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

nautical sailing

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adverb

Entirely; quite.

Examples :

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

language linguistics

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noun

Examples :

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

event action situation

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verb

Examples :

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

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verb

To make a dull sound.

Examples :

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