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chock
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noun
a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
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adverb
(= chock-a-block)
as completely as possible
it was chock-a-block full
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verb
support on chocks
chock the boat
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verb
secure with chocks
shield
Noun
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A piece of metal that is used for defense.
A soldier carried a sword and a shield to fight in the past.
support
Verb
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To keep something up; to be a base for something.
The four legs are supporting the table.
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To give someone food and other things the person needs.
She has money, so she can support her children.
support
Noun
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Support is something that keeps something up.
The posts in the house help support the roof.