Chocks

Chocks

Rubber or wooden blocks placed against the aircraft wheels to prevent aircraft movement.

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Hole or ring attached to the hull to guide a line via that point

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Transportation; Ocean shipping

A piece of wood or other material placed at the side of cargo to prevent rolling or moving sideways.

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Usually found on the rail or deck of a vessel, fittings having jaws that serve as fair leads for anchor rode and other lines.

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hole or ring attached to the hull to guide a line via that point

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Aviation; General aviation

Incline or slant an aeroplane flying-machine laterally (with the inner side downward) in turning or going round a curve, so as to take advantage of the resistance of the bank or ...