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chockablock

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈt͡ʃɒkəˌblɒk/
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adj

Meaning 1

Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Jammed tightly together, jam-packed; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Meaning relationships

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adv

Meaning 3

In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf.
  • The meeting hall was chockablock full of angry citizens.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From chock + -a- + block.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: dugig van — jammed tightly together, crowded
  • Russian: битко́м наби́тый (bitkóm nabítyj) — jammed tightly together, crowded
  • Russian: перепо́лненный (perepólnennyj) — jammed tightly together, crowded
  • Spanish: de bote en bote — jammed tightly together, crowded