Synonyms for chock-a-block
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : chok-uh-blok |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɒk əˈblɒk |
Top 10 synonyms for chock-a-block
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
- 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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