chock

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and chock

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while chock is any wooden block used as a wedge or filler or chock can be (obsolete) an encounter.

As a verb chock is

to stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch or chock can be (obsolete) to encounter or chock can be to make a dull sound.

As an adverb chock is

(nautical) entirely; quite.

As nouns the difference between chock and wedge

is that chock is any wooden block used as a wedge or filler while wedge is one of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering (Wikipedia article).

As verbs the difference between chock and wedge

is that chock is to stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block; to scotch while wedge is to support or secure using a wedge.

As an adverb chock

is entirely; quite.