кнехт — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
кнехт is used for these senses in English:
- bollard A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.
- chock (nautical) Any fitting or fixture used to restrict movement, especially movement of a line; traditionally was a fixture near a bulwark with two horns pointing towards each other, with a gap between where the line can be inserted.
- cleat (nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
chock — full definition
- noun A wedge or block placed against something, especially a wheel, to stop it from moving.
- verb To wedge or block something firmly in place.
- adv Completely; fully — usually in the phrase "chock-full."
cleat — full definition
- noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- noun A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- noun A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
- noun A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.