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Synonyms for chock-a-block


Grammar : Adj
Spell : chok-uh-blok
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɒk əˈblɒk

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Définition of chock-a-block

Origin :
  • nautical, said of two blocks of tackle run so closely they touch; from chock + block (n.).
  • As in chock-full : adj filled to capacity
Example sentences :
  • A company came on board the Scourge, and they filled us chock-a-block.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • I wish I could ask you to stay, but we are chock-a-block with cousins and aunts.
  • Extract from : « The Independence of Claire » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
  • The big Ravine and all the small nullahs are chock-a-block with corpses.
  • Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume I » by Ian Hamilton
  • "Then, if it is true we'll find the Cavarale chock-a-block with British prisoners," said Dacres.
  • Extract from : « The Dreadnought of the Air » by Percy F. Westerman
  • The place was chock-a-block with rough-looking men, either looking on or playing the games.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service

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