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

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

To wedge or block something firmly in place.

"They chocked the trailer wheels before unhitching it on the slope."

adv

Completely; fully — usually in the phrase "chock-full."

"The fridge was chock-full of leftovers after the party."

How to Use Chock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wedge that stops something from rolling, or (as an adverb) completely full.

Common pairings

wheel chock chock-full chock the wheels

Word Forms

chocked past tense, chocked past tense, chocked past tense, chocks plural, chocks plural, Chocks plural, chocks singular, chocks singular, chocks singular

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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."

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for chock

ock mock rock lock sock dock bock hock jock tock clock stock

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.