Chockstone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʃɒkstəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chockstone is a noun meaning A stone, ranging in size from a boulder to a pebble, which has become wedged in a vertical fissure or cleft.
Meaning
A stone, ranging in size from a boulder to a pebble, which has become wedged in a vertical fissure or cleft.
More Meanings
- (climbing) A metal wedge or nut, threaded on a wire, used in rock climbing for protection by wedging it into a crack in the rock.
Example Sentences
In these coldest hours before dawn, from three until six, I take up my knife again and hack at the chockstone. I continue to make minimal but visible progress in the divot.
Word Forms
- chockstones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chock, choke, chuckstone, chuckiestone, rock, scotch.
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