noun
chock
chok
Chock (noun) means a wedge or block placed against something, especially a wheel, to stop it from moving. Example: “The mechanic placed a chock behind the rear wheel before working under the car.”
noun
1
A wedge or block placed against something, especially a wheel, to stop it from moving.
"The mechanic placed a chock behind the rear wheel before working under the car."
verb
1
To wedge or block something firmly in place.
"They chocked the trailer wheels before unhitching it on the slope."
adv
1
Completely; fully — usually in the phrase "chock-full."
"The fridge was chock-full of leftovers after the party."
How to use chock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wedge that stops something from rolling, or (as an adverb) completely full.
Common pairings
wheel chock
chock-full
chock the wheels
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Word forms
- Plural
- chocks
- Third person singular
- chocks
- Past tense
- chocked
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Etymology
From Middle English chokke, related to Old French terms for a block or log; a doublet of the word "stock."
Synonyms
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wedge
chock-a-block
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Rhymes for chock
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What does “chock” mean?
The word “chock” means a wedge or block placed against something, especially a wheel, to stop it from moving. In plain terms, a wedge that stops something from rolling, or (as an adverb) completely full.
How do you pronounce “chock”?
“Chock” is pronounced chok (/t͡ʃɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “chock” in a sentence?
Here is “chock” used in a sentence: “The mechanic placed a chock behind the rear wheel before working under the car.”
What part of speech is “chock”?
Depending on how it is used, “chock” can be a noun, a verb and an adverb.
Where does the word “chock” come from?
The word “chock” comes from Old French. From Middle English chokke, related to Old French terms for a block or log; a doublet of the word "stock.".
How many meanings does “chock” have?
“Chock” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wedge or block placed against something, especially a wheel, to stop it from moving.
