chock

/tʃɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

a wedge of wood or metal used to hold an object in place, especially a ship in a dock

“The ship was secured by a chock to prevent it from drifting.”

2. verb

to obstruct or jam something, especially a ship in a dock or a pipe

“The debris chocked the pipe, causing the water to back up.”

Synonyms

  • block
  • wedge

Antonyms

  • clear
  • unclog