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 | ||