chock vs serious

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. 

serious

adv
  • In a serious manner; seriously. 

adj
  • Committed. 

  • Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition 

  • Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving 

  • Important; weighty; not insignificant 

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