Meaning of chock in English

1. Pronunciation

   /tʃɑk/

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1. Verb

   chock

   Definitions

   1. secure with chocks
2. 2. support on chocks

   Examples

   • « chock the boat »

3. Adverb

   chock

   Definitions

   1. as completely as possible

   Examples

   • « it was chock-a-block full »

4. Noun

   chock

   Etymology

   Middle English: probably from an Old Northern French variant of Old French çouche, çoche‘block, log’, of unknown ultimate origin

   Definitions

   1. a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object