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4 天前 · Using a block and tackle to hoist a sail on a traditional sailing ship, there’s a point when the rope or cable is pulled as far as it will go—the blocks at that point are tight together and said to be "chockablock"; they can no longer move, as if they are being checked by a chock. When non-nautical types associated the chock of chockablock ...
noun. syn· o· nym ˈsi-nə-ˌnim. Synonyms of synonym. 1. : one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses. 2. a. : a word or phrase that by association is held to embody something (such as a concept or quality) a tyrant whose name has become a synonym for oppression. b.
noun. mean· ing ˈmē-niŋ. Synonyms of meaning. 1. a. : the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport. Do not mistake my meaning. b. : the thing that is conveyed especially by language : import. Many words have more than one meaning. 2. : something meant or intended : aim. a mischievous meaning was apparent. 3.
noun (1) me· dia ˈmē-dē-ə. plural medias. often attributive. 1. a. singular or plural in construction : mass media. b. medias plural : members of the mass media. 2. : a medium of cultivation, conveyance, or expression. Air is a media that conveys sound. especially : medium sense 2a. Is media singular or plural?: Usage Guide.
noun. con· tin· u· um kən-ˈtin-yü-əm. plural continua kən-ˈtin-yü-ə also continuums. Synonyms of continuum. 1. : a coherent whole characterized as a collection, sequence, or progression of values or elements varying by minute degrees.
a (1) : incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result. (2) : an event or result marked by such incongruity. b. : incongruity between a situation developed in a drama and the accompanying words or actions that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play.
1. : to endure bravely or quietly : bear. 2. a (1) : to promote the interests or cause of. (2) : to uphold or defend as valid or right : advocate. supports fair play. (3) : to argue or vote for. supported the motion to lower taxes. b (1) : assist, help. bombers supported the ground troops. (2) : to act with (a star actor) (3)
