5 letter words ending in OCK

Block

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, block refers to a solid piece of material that has flat surfaces and is used in construction. As a verb, block means to obstruct or prevent movement or progress.

Pronunciation: US: /blɑk/, UK: /blɒk/

Origin and Usage: The word block has its roots in Middle English, where it was spelled "blokke." It originally referred to a tree trunk or a wooden club and was used in the sense of "mass" or "lump." Over time, the words meaning expanded to include any solid object with flat surfaces. As a verb, block has been in use since the 16th century, and its meaning has remained largely unchanged.

Synonyms: Noun: brick, cube, chunk, slab; Verb: hinder, impede, obstruct, stop

Related Words: Black, blink, blood, bloom, blunt

Example Sentences:

• He stacked the blocks to build a wall.
• The road was blocked by fallen trees.
• She blocked his punch with her left arm.
• The company blocked the website on their network.
• The writer had a mental block and couldn come up with any ideas.

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• A loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect ones clothing while working.
• To cover or protect with a smock.

Pronunciations:

• US: /smɑk/
• UK: /smɒk/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "smock" originated in the late Middle English period from the Old English smocc, meaning a womans undergarment.
• It is commonly used to describe a loose-fitting garment worn by artists, butchers, and other workers to protect their clothing from dirt and stains.

Synonyms:

• Apron
• Overall
• Work shirt

Related Words:

• Smirk
• Shock
• Stock
• Mocker
• Block

Example Sentences:

• She wore a smock to protect her clothes while painting.
• The butcher smocked his apron to keep it clean.
• He smocked his shirt before starting the barbecue.

Here is the result: Parts of Speech

clock is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, a clock is a mechanical or electronic device that displays the time. As a verb, to clock means to record the time that someone spends doing a particular activity.

Pronunciations

In US English, clock is pronounced as /klɑk/ or /klɒk/. In UK English, it is pronounced as /klɒk/.

Origin and Usage

The word clock comes from Middle Dutch "klocke," which means "bell." The first mechanical clocks were invented in Europe in the 14th century, and they were used in churches and other public places to sound the hours. Later, clocks became smaller and more accurate, and they were used in homes and workplaces.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for clock include timepiece, watch, chronometer, and timer. As a verb, synonyms for clock include record, log, time, and note.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include block, click, cloak, flock, and shock.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: She looked at the clock and realized she was late for her meeting.
• As a verb: He clocked in at 9:00 am and clocked out at 5:00 pm.

Here is the requested information on the word "shock": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, and adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience; a violent shaking movement caused by an impact, explosion, or tremor.
• Verb: cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset; give an electric shock to.
• Adjective: (of a person or their expression) showing signs of severe mental or emotional disturbance.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɑk/
• UK: /ʃɒk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shock" originated in the late 16th century, from the Middle Low German word "schokken", meaning to shake. Its usage has evolved over time to include both physical and emotional responses to unexpected events.

Synonyms:

• Noun: surprise, jolt, trauma, upheaval, disturbance
• Verb: startle, stun, electrify, jar, jolt
• Adjective: disturbed, shaken, upset, traumatized, agitated

Related Words:

• chock
• shaky
• stock
• choke
• shook

Example Sentences:

• The sudden shock of the earthquake left the town in ruins.
• The news of her fathers death shocked her deeply.
• He received an electric shock from the faulty appliance.
• Her shock expression indicated that she was not expecting the news.

Chock

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a wedge or block placed against a wheel or other object to prevent it from moving.
• Verb: to fit or secure with a chock; to stop or prevent from moving by using a chock.

Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃɑk/
• UK: /tʃɒk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "chock" originated from the Middle English word "chokke" which means a block of wood. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word "sokkr" meaning a block. The word has been in use since the 14th century and has been used to describe a wedge or block placed against a wheel or other object to prevent it from moving. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of securing or stopping an object from moving by using a chock.

Synonyms:

• wedge
• block
• stopper

Related Words:

• choke
• check
• shock

Example Sentences:

• The truck driver placed a chock against the wheel to prevent the vehicle from rolling down the hill.
• The sailor chocked the boat to keep it from moving while he worked on the engine.
• She chocked the door with a chair to keep it from closing.