chuck (Meaning)
chuck (n)
informal terms for a meal
the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
chuck (v)
throw carelessly
throw away
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
chuck (v. i.)
To make a noise resembling that of a hen when she calls her chickens; to cluck.
To chuckle; to laugh.
chuck (v. t.)
To call, as a hen her chickens.
To strike gently; to give a gentle blow to.
To toss or throw smartly out of the hand; to pitch.
To place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning; to bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck.
chuck (n.)
The chuck or call of a hen.
A sudden, small noise.
A word of endearment; -- corrupted from chick.
A slight blow or pat under the chin.
A short throw; a toss.
A contrivance or machine fixed to the mandrel of a lathe, for holding a tool or the material to be operated upon.
A small pebble; -- called also chuckstone and chuckiestone.
A game played with chucks, in which one or more are tossed up and caught; jackstones.
A piece of the backbone of an animal, from between the neck and the collar bone, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking; as, a chuck steak; a chuck roast.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chuck
chuck Sentence Examples
- He decided to chuck his old, worn-out sneakers and buy a new pair.
- She gave a chuckle as she read the amusing story in the newspaper.
- Before leaving for vacation, he made sure to chuck all perishable items from the refrigerator.
- With a quick chuck, he tossed the ball to his friend across the field.
- Feeling frustrated with the project, he decided to chuck it altogether and start afresh.
- She couldn't help but chuck her worries aside and enjoy the beautiful day.
- He gave a hearty chuck on the back to congratulate his friend on his promotion.
- As the comedian delivered the punchline, the audience erupted into chuckles of laughter.
- The mechanic gave a chuck as he tightened the last bolt on the engine.
- He decided to chuck his diet for the day and indulge in his favorite comfort foods.
FAQs About the word chuck
informal terms for a meal, the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade, a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws
food,provisions, bread, eats, table, meat, refreshments, dish, plate, chow
toxin, poison, toxin,poison,venom, venom, bane,bane
He decided to chuck his old, worn-out sneakers and buy a new pair.
She gave a chuckle as she read the amusing story in the newspaper.
Before leaving for vacation, he made sure to chuck all perishable items from the refrigerator.
With a quick chuck, he tossed the ball to his friend across the field.
