chock vs downright

chock

adv
  • Entirely; quite. 

noun
  • Any 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. 

  • Any object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling. 

verb
  • To make a dull sound. 

  • To stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch. 

  • To insert a line in a chock. 

downright

adv
  • Really; actually; quite 

adj
  • Directly to the point; plain 

  • Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt. 

  • Complete; absolute 

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