chockablock

/ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/ · adjective

Meaning

(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.
(by extension) Jammed tightly together; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.
In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

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Related words

chockful(English)chuck-full(English)chock-full(English)choke-full(English)full(English)cram full(English)solid(English)chock a block(English)

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