单词 | chock |
释义 | Word Frequency chock(tʃɒk) noun 1. a block or wedge of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object 2. nautical a. a fairlead consisting of a ringlike device with an opening at the top through which a rope is placed b. a cradle-like support for a boat, barrel, etc 3. mountaineering nut (sense 10) verb (transitive) 4. (usually foll by up) British to cram full chocked up with newspapers 5. to fit with or secure by a chock 6. to support (a boat, barrel, etc) on chocks adverb 7. as closely or tightly as possible chock against the wall Word origin C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Old French çoche log; compare Provençal soca tree stump |
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