What does CHOCK mean?

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.