Chock Meaning in English
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Definition
A chock is a block, wedge, or object placed under or in front of something (such as a wheel) to stop it from moving. It can also mean to fill something tightly so there’s no room left.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, usually used for physical objects preventing movement ('wheel chock'). As a verb ('to chock'), less common, means to wedge/fill tightly. Common in technical/mechanical contexts (cars, airplanes). Sometimes confused with 'chalk' (the writing accessory).
Example Sentences
Can you chock the wheels while I load the truck?
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Put a chock behind the wheel to stop the car rolling.
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He used a wooden chock to keep the door open.
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The airplane cannot move until the ground crew removes the chocks.
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The storage room was chock-full of old boxes and furniture.
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After dinner, we were all chock-full and couldn’t eat another bite.
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