chockablock
or chock-a-block
[ chok-uh-blok ]
/ ˈtʃɒk əˈblɒk /
adjective
extremely full; crowded; jammed: a room chockablock with furniture and plants.
Nautical.
having the blocks drawn close together, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
adverb
in a crowded manner: books piled chockablock on the narrow shelf.
Origin of chockablock
cf.
chock close (up to), apparently as back formation from
chock-full
Words nearby chockablock
choc.,
choccy,
chock,
chock-a-block,
chock-full,
chockablock,
chocker,
chockstone,
choco,
chocoholic,
chocolate
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British Dictionary definitions for chock-a-block
chock-a-block
adjective, adverb
filled to capacity; in a crammed state
nautical
with the blocks brought close together, as when a tackle is pulled as tight as possible