Definizione monolingua

chockablock

chockablock (comparative more chockablock, superlative most chockablock)

1. (nautical) (of a ships hoisting tackle) Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
2. (by extension) Jammed tightly together; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.

   Some of Sardinias gorgeous seaside towns have lately been invaded by builders who erected chockablock housing that catered to middle-income tourists but threatened to spoil the landscape.

chockablock (comparative more chockablock, superlative most chockablock)

1. In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

   His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf.

   The meeting hall was chockablock full of angry citizens.

Definizione dizionario chockablock

Altri significati:

(by extension) Jammed tightly together; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.

(nautical) (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.

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