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chock
This term describes a specific mechanical safety measure used to immobilize heavy machinery or vehicles. It carries a connotation of stability and precaution, typically associated with industrial, aviation, or automotive environments where gravity or slope could cause an accidental roll.
While the noun refers to the physical object, the verb describes the act of securing the wheel. It is a technical term and is rarely used in casual domestic contexts unless referring to specific equipment like a trailer or a heavy-duty vehicle.
Meanings
Examples
Make sure to place a chock behind each tire before you start the repair.
The ground crew quickly removed the chock from the nose wheel.
I need to chock the wheels so the trailer does not roll down the driveway.
A heavy rubber chock kept the cargo plane stationary on the tarmac.
He reached down to chock the rear wheel of the truck.
The plane cannot taxi until the chocks are pulled.
I should have used a larger chock for this steep incline.