Chock (Noun)
Meaning
A block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic placed a chock under the wheel of the car to prevent it from rolling off the jack.
- To secure the trailer, he positioned a chock against each wheel to prevent movement.
- The movers used a chock to keep the heavy crate from sliding off the edge of the ramp.
- The farmer placed a chock under the tractor's wheel to prevent it from rolling down the hill.
- The carpenter used a chock to hold the heavy beam in place while he nailed it to the wall.