Chock-a-block
Chock-a-block is a nautical term describing when two blocks (pulleys) are pulled so close together that they cannot be tightened further. It indicates that a line or rope is fully tightened or that two objects are pressed tightly together.
In a broader sense, it can also mean something that is completely full or crowded.
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