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  • noun Plural form of chock.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chock.

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Examples

  • Screw in chocks, adjustable stock shims, light weight, light recoil and great relieability.

    what shotgun is right for me? 2010

  • Screw in chocks, adjustable stock shims, light weight, light recoil and great relieability.

    what shotgun is right for me? 2010

  • When thoroughly satisfied, each aviator took his place and his pilot signalled for the "chocks" to be withdrawn from in front of the wheels.

    Night Bombing with the Bedouins Robert Henry Reece

  • And with so great expedition, that in less than a week thereafter, the craft is ready for launching, and on the next day it is run off the "chocks" into the water, a score of the Fuegian men lending helping hands.

    The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure Mayne Reid 1850

  • As examples of my will not to send aircrew up in unairworthy jets, on one occasion I refused to remove the chocks or disconnect my headset on a running jet, despite the Sqn Ldr in the back yelling at me to do so.

    Police Investigate MP’s Expenses « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

  • Low tide on a recent morning at Traeth Coch, or Red Wharf Bay, saw yachts high and dry on chocks as seabirds swirled below the radiant cloudlets.

    Country diary: Anglesey 2011

  • Though, if I was to make an educated guess, I'd say we're halfway through knocking someone's chocks.

    Get back to what you are pabba 2010

  • The chocks were jerked out, the rail torn off, and the very covering-board splintered, and still the anchor held.

    SMALL-BOAT SAILING 2010

  • Though, if I was to make an educated guess, I'd say we're halfway through knocking someone's chocks.

    Things to do, things not yet done pabba 2010

  • Mila seems sad to lose her little sister figure, Jonathan chocks it up to ignorant youth, and Emilio advises us that quitters never win.

    Una LaMarche: Project Runway Episode 11 Recap: Alba-tross Una LaMarche 2010

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