noun🔗ShareCalzoAny 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. "El mecánico colocó un calzo detrás del neumático para evitar que el coche rodara mientras trabajaba en los frenos.vehiclemachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscalerilla, mordazaAny 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. "El marinero enhebró cuidadosamente la cuerda de amarre a través de la escalerilla en el muelle, asegurando el barco al muelle.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalzar, acuñarTo 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." "Tuve que calzar las ruedas del coche con un ladrillo para que no rodara cuesta abajo por la colina.actiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRellenar, atestarTo fill up, as a cavity."The plumber used expanding foam to chock the gap around the pipe, preventing drafts. "El fontanero usó espuma expansiva para rellenar el hueco alrededor de la tubería, evitando corrientes de aire.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar, calzarTo insert a line in a chock."The sailor carefully chocked the mooring line to the boat's cleat, securing it firmly. "El marinero aseguró cuidadosamente la línea de amarre al cornamusa del barco, asegurándola firmemente.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareCompletamente, totalmenteEntirely; quite."Even though he studied all night, he was still chock full of anxiety before the exam. "Aunque estudió toda la noche, todavía estaba totalmente lleno de ansiedad antes del examen.languagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEncuentro, choqueAn encounter."My unexpected chock with my ex-boyfriend at the grocery store made me feel awkward. "Mi inesperado encuentro con mi exnovio en la tienda de comestibles me hizo sentir incómodo.eventactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncontrar, toparTo encounter.""Walking home from school, I chocked on a dog running loose in the park." "Caminando a casa desde la escuela, me topé con un perro suelto corriendo en el parque.actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalzar, acuñarTo make a dull sound."The heavy textbook chocked as it landed on the thick carpet. "El pesado libro de texto se acuñó al caer sobre la gruesa alfombra.soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
