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单词 chock
释义

chock

1 of 3

noun

ˈchäk How to pronounce chock (audio)
1
: a wedge or block for steadying a body (such as a cask) and holding it motionless, for filling in an unwanted space, or for blocking the movement of a wheel
2
: a heavy metal casting (as on the bow or stern of a ship) with two short horn-shaped arms curving inward between which ropes or hawsers may pass for mooring or towing

chock

2 of 3

adverb

: as close or as completely as possible

chock

3 of 3

verb

chocked; chocking; chocks

transitive verb

: to stop or make fast with or as if with chocks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners is chock-full of crates to search and weapons to violently dismember zombies with. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 This lightweight moisturizer is chock-full of 'em, plus amino acids that give skin its structure and resilience. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Snow can trace all the backstories of the 10-track album, which is chock-full with twangy vocals, short but punchy lyrics and thoughtfully arranged instruments. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 And, it must be said, the internet is chock-full of nudity. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2022 This year's collection of first-year players looks shallow at quarterback and tight end, but chock-full of playmakers at running back and wide receiver. Cory Bonini, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Chalk it up to a chock-full August schedule, bad luck, or a pair of top-tier opponents, but the Thorns still came out of the tournament winless. oregonlive, 20 Aug. 2022 Once chock-full of hundreds of objects, the walls are primarily decorated with old nails now. Riley Rogerson, Anchorage Daily News, 29 July 2022 Patrons are once again filling up the rows of concert halls and theaters, and a chock-a-block fall season is already filling up the columns of my calendar. Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 23 July 2022
Adverb
Auden was temperamentally no sharp-eyed observer of nature—no Marianne Moore or Elizabeth Bishop—and the landscapes his imagination traversed were often stockyards chock-full of totems and talismans, the enchantment-laden emblems of dreams. Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Things to do: The first weekend of August is chock full of possibilities including fairs, festivals, concerts, theatrical performances, Twins Days and more. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 Founded in 2021, Best Day Brewing believes that life is chock full of great moments that deserve to be enjoyed without being slowed down. Outside Online, 6 June 2022 The 4,500-square-foot space is chock full of artifacts and stories. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2022 Each life-sized themed tower is chock full of various objects ranging from basketballs to small kitchen appliances as contestants try to successfully pull items from the stack without tipping it over in order to earn prizes. oregonlive, 2 June 2022 This comprehensive home expo is chock full of innovative displays showcasing the latest trends in design and product offerings. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2022 Based on her own grade school years, the workplace mockumentary follows a group of teachers in an underfunded public school, treating a heavy subject with lightness and joy in episodes chock-full of mile-a-minute jokes and West Philly references. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2022 Leaflets, dollar bills, mini-Bibles and USB drives chock-full of content banned in the North fall out of the sky like snowflakes. BostonGlobe.com, 28 Jan. 2022
Verb
That was on display with a raft of promotions that make all four of their full-season affiliates chock full of prospect talent. Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 17 Aug. 2021 Print quality is solid thanks to a 5-ink system with two levels of black that delivers rich shadows and dark tones chock full of detail. Dave Johnson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 Print quality is solid thanks to a 5-ink system with two levels of black that delivers rich shadows and dark tones chock full of detail. Dave Johnson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 Print quality is solid thanks to a 5-ink system with two levels of black that delivers rich shadows and dark tones chock full of detail. Dave Johnson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 Print quality is solid thanks to a 5-ink system with two levels of black that delivers rich shadows and dark tones chock full of detail. Dave Johnson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 Print quality is solid thanks to a 5-ink system with two levels of black that delivers rich shadows and dark tones chock full of detail. Dave Johnson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 Print quality is solid thanks to a 5-ink system with two levels of black that delivers rich shadows and dark tones chock full of detail. Dave Johnson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 Print quality is solid thanks to a 5-ink system with two levels of black that delivers rich shadows and dark tones chock full of detail. Dave Johnson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adverb

1798, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1726, in the meaning defined above

chock

verb

as in to brake

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • brake
  • jam
  • stick
  • stall
  • halt
  • cut off
  • dismantle
  • draw up
  • phase out
  • arrest
  • mothball
  • shut off
  • deactivate
  • flick (off)
  • turn off
  • kill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • run
  • move
  • start
  • propel
  • power
  • drive
  • generate
  • activate
  • push
  • turn on
  • spark
  • actuate
  • charge
  • fire
  • fuel
  • release
  • set off
  • trip
  • trigger
  • discharge
  • launch
  • touch off
  • switch
  • energize
  • crank (up)
  • electrify
  • recharge
  • reactivate
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