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кнехт — meaning in English

kneht

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English meaning

  • chock noun A wedge or block placed against something, especially a wheel, to stop it from moving.
  • cleat noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.

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

  1. noun A wedge or block placed against something, especially a wheel, to stop it from moving.
  2. verb To wedge or block something firmly in place.
  3. adv Completely; fully — usually in the phrase "chock-full."

cleat — full definition

  1. noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
  2. noun A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
  3. noun A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
  4. noun A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.

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