English-French translations for chockablock

Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost
In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible

Some of Sardinias gorgeous seaside towns have lately been invaded by builders who erected chockablock housing that catered to middle-income tourists but threatened to spoil the landscape.
His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf.
The meeting hall was chockablock full of angry citizens.

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