English noun: chock | |||
1. | chock (artifact) a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object | ||
Synonyms | wedge | ||
Broader (hypernym) | block | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | sprag | ||
English adverb: chock | |||
1. | chock as completely as possible | ||
Samples | It was chock-a-block full. | ||
Synonyms | chock-a-block | ||
English verb: chock | |||
1. | chock (contact) secure with chocks | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fasten, fix, secure | ||
2. | chock (contact) support on chocks | ||
Samples | Chock the boat. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hold, hold up, support, sustain | ||