Difference between Chock-a-block and Chock

What is the difference between Chock-a-block and Chock?

Chock-a-block as an adjective is (of a ship's hoisting tackle) having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost. while Chock as a noun is any wooden block used as a wedge or filler

Chock-a-block

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: (of a ship's hoisting tackle) Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

Chock

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any wooden block used as a wedge or fillerAny fitting or fixture used to restrict movement, especially movement of a line; traditionally was a fixture near a bulwark with two horns pointing towards each other, with a gap between where the line can be inserted.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch.To insert a line in a chock.

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