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/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.
Etymology
Middle English chocke, possibly from Old English cóc (a block or wedge).
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
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!