Synonyms for

Chock

Verb / tʃɑ:k / Another word for chock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a block or wedge placed under something to prevent it from moving or slipping

Synonyms & similar words

chockablock wedge wedge block stopper brace support prop buffer cushion stop jam obstruction barrier hindrance impediment restraint restriction limitation curb brake anchor

Example sentences

  1. I put a chock under the car's tire to keep it from rolling down the hill.
  2. The boat was secured with a chock and a line.
  3. The door wouldn't stay open, so I wedged a chock under it.
  4. The furniture movers used chocks to keep the couch in place.
  5. The airplane's wheels were held in place with chocks while it was parked.

Quotes

  • "The ship was held in place by chocks and a strong rope." - Mary Pope Osborne
  • "He sat down on a chock and gazed out at the sparkling harbor." - L.M. Montgomery
  • "The wheels of the bus go round and round, all through the town, until they hit a chock and come to a stop." - Unknown

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