Chock

/tʃɒk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A block or wedge placed under a wheel or heavy object to prevent it from moving.

The workers placed a chock under the wheel of the truck to keep it from rolling.

A device used to secure a vehicle in place.

Always use a chock when parking on an incline to ensure the vehicle doesn't roll.

A short heavy piece of wood or other material, often used in construction.

They used a chock of lumber to stabilize the structure during the renovation.

verb

To block or prevent movement, often by placing a chock in position.

Make sure to chock the wheels before starting the maintenance work on the vehicle.

To fit or place snugly; to stop up or fill a gap.

He chocked the door with a piece of wood to keep it from swinging shut.

Middle English chocke, possibly from Old English cóc (a block or wedge).

chock-full

Completely full; crammed with things.

chock-a-block

Very full or crowded.

chock it up to experience

To regard an experience as a lesson learned.

wedge

A piece of material that tapers to a thin edge, used for splitting or holding things apart.

plug

A device for closing or sealing an opening.

block

A solid piece of hard material.

To choke significantly, such as in a game or competition.

He really chocked in the finals.

To exaggerate or go overboard in behavior.

Don't chock it up, just be yourself!