Mining Safety Regulations

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun a wedge or block placed against a wheel or rounded object to prevent it from moving

verb to block or secure with a chock

  • The mechanic placed a chock behind the tire to prevent the car from rolling.
  • Make sure to chock the wheels before working on the car.
  • I chocked the door open with a rock so we could sneak back in.
  • The news of the scandal chocked her with disbelief.