noun / verb
chock
CHAHK/tʃˈɑk/
A wedge or block that holds something in place.
The wooden chock braces the trailer's tire to prevent it from rolling.
Etymology
Chock originally meant a piece of wood or block, especially one preventing movement—the role of a wheel wedge. It possibly comes from Old North French choque, “block.”
In context
you can insert the quick chock first
More examples
- They chocked both wheels before unloading.
- A wooden chock holds the boat securely on its stand.
- The crew checks the wheel chocks.
Forms
chock · chocks · chocked · chocking
Similar words
- wedge
- A wedge has a tapering shape; chock emphasizes the purpose of preventing movement.