Chocked Meaning in English
word · lemma: chock
Definition
'Chocked' is the past tense and past participle of 'chock', meaning something has been blocked, stopped, or secured by placing an object (a chock) against it, often to prevent movement.
Usage & Nuances
'Chocked' is mostly used in technical, mechanical, or transport situations—especially with wheels and heavy objects (e.g., 'chocked the wheels'). Not to be confused with 'choked' (unable to breathe) or 'blocked.' Common collocations: 'chocked wheels,' 'chocked in place.' Rare in everyday conversation.
Example Sentences
The truck's wheels were chocked to prevent movement.
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The door was chocked open by a heavy stone.
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The large box was chocked so it wouldn't slide.
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We made sure the airplane was chocked before unloading the luggage.
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The wheels weren't chocked, so the trailer rolled back a little.
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If the barrels aren’t chocked properly, they might tip over during transport.
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