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chock 1. Nautical a. a fairlead consisting of a ringlike device with an opening at the top through which a rope is placed b. a cradle-like support for a boat, barrel, etc. 2. Mountaineering See nut chock [chäk] (mining engineering) A square pillar for supporting the roof in a mine, constructed of prop timber laid up in alternate cross layers, in log-cabin style, the center being filled with waste. (naval architecture) An open or closed metal fitting through which ropes, wires, or cables are passed. A block or wedge for supporting a boat that is being repaired. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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