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   chock-a-block

   /ˌtʃɒkəˈblɒk/

   adjective

   • 1. crammed full of people or things: informal British "the manual is chock-a-block with information"

   Word Origin late 18th century (originally in nautical use, with reference to tackle having the two blocks run close together): from chock (in chock-full) and block.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › chock-a-blockCHOCK-A-BLOCK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHOCK-A-BLOCK definition: 1. If a place is chock-a-block, it is very full of people or things: 2. If a place is…. Learn more.

3. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › chock-a-blockChock-a-block - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

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   It might be expected that ‘ chock-a-block ‘ is the result of wedging a block fixed with a chock. That doesn’t appear to be the case. The phrase describes what occurs when the system is raised to its fullest extent – when there is no more rope free and the blocks jam tightly together.

4. idiomdictionary.com › definition › choc-a-bloc-orChock a Block - Meaning, Origins & Examples - idiomdictionary.com

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   Sep 26, 2023 · The idiom “chock-a-block” is used to describe a situation where something is very full or crowded, often to the point of overflowing or being jam-packed. It conveys a sense of congestion or overabundance.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › chock-a-blockCHOCK-A-BLOCK definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CHOCK-A-BLOCK meaning: 1. If a place is chock-a-block, it is very full of people or things: 2. If a place is…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › chock-a-blockCHOCK-A-BLOCK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Chock-a-block definition: extremely full; crowded; jammed. See examples of CHOCK-A-BLOCK used in a sentence.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › chockablockChockablock Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : brought close together. 2. : very full. shelves chockablock with books. Did you know? Chockablock started out as a nautical term. A block is a metal or wooden case with one or more pulleys inside.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › chock-a-blockChock-a-block - definition of chock-a-block by The Free ...

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   1. Squeezed together; jammed: The cheering fans were chock-a-block in the stands. 2. Completely filled; stuffed: "I recommend the north shore chowder, chockablock with pieces of seasonal fish" (Charles Monaghan). 3. Nautical Drawn so close as to have the blocks touching. Used of a ship's hoisting tackle. adv.