Pronunciation: /tʃɑk/
noun a wedge or block placed against a wheel or rounded object to prevent it from moving
A1 I used a chock to keep the door from closing.
A2 The wheel chock prevented the car from rolling down the hill.
B1 Make sure to use a chock when parking on a slope to prevent accidents.
B2 The aircraft was securely held in place by the chocks before takeoff.
C1 The chock was carefully placed under the wheel to ensure the safety of the vehicle.
C2 The chock was an essential tool in maintaining the stability of the heavy machinery.
verb to block or secure with a chock
A1 I chock the door with a wooden block to keep it open.
A2 She chocks the wheels of her car before parking on a slope.
B1 The workers chock the aircraft wheels before loading the cargo.
B2 The sailor chocks the boat securely before leaving it docked.
C1 The engineer chocks the machinery to prevent it from moving during maintenance.
C2 The mountain climber chocks the rope to ensure safety while ascending.
formal The mechanic placed a chock behind the tire to prevent the car from rolling.
informal Make sure to chock the wheels before working on the car.
slang I chocked the door open with a rock so we could sneak back in.
figurative The news of the scandal chocked her with disbelief.
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