Definition of chuck - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
- He chucked the broken toy into the trash and left.
2.
- He decided to chuck his job and travel.
3.
- He was upset when she chucked him.
4.
- She chucked her baby under the chin playfully..
5.
- He felt sick and chucked after the ride.
6.
engineeringTECH. US secure a workpiece in a machine clamp for machiningTECH. US
- The technician chucked the metal piece for drilling.
Noun
1.
- Come here, my little chuck.
2.
cookingRare US meat from the shoulder of a cowRare US
- The recipe calls for a pound of chuck.
3.
tool holderTECH. device for holding an object in a machineTECH.
- He tightened the drill bit in the chuck before starting.
4.
- He gave the ball a chuck.
Acronym
acr: woodchuckRare small animal that digs and eats plantsRare
- The chuck made a burrow in the garden.
Images of chuck
meat from the shoulder of a cow 
device for holding an object in a machine
Expressions with chuck
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discard or throw away something unwanted
She decided to chuck away the old magazines.
throw something carelessly
Just chuck in your shoes anywhere in the room..
rain heavily
It's going to chuck it down all day.
throw something away or discard it
If it's broken, just chuck it in.
expel someone from a place forcefully
The bouncer chucked out the unruly guest.
turn left while driving
At the next intersection, chuck a lefty.
vomit or throw up
After eating spoiled fish, he had to chuck up..
flavorful and tender meat often used in braising
Chuck short ribs are perfect for slow-cooked dishes.
take a day off work pretending to be sick
He decided to chuck a sickie and go to the beach.
perform a U-turn while driving
He missed the exit, so he had to chuck a uey.
suddenly become very angry or upset
He chucked a wobbly when he found out he was overcharged.
throw or toss something casually
He chuckled as he chucked off his shoes..
admit defeat or give up in a situation
After hours of trying, he chucked up the sponge.
cut of beef from the shoulder area
We bought a chuck steak for the stew.
tool for tightening or loosening a chuck
He used a chuck key to secure the drill bit.
device holding objects on a machine tool
The lathe's jaw chuck securely held the metal rod.
gently touch under the chin to show affection
She chuckled as he chucked her under the chin.
wagon carrying food and cooking tools for cowboys
The chuck wagon was essential during cattle drives.
end a romantic relationship with someone
She decided to give him the chuck after the argument.
Origin of chuck
English, chuck (to throw)
Terms with chuck included in their meaning
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versatile tool
tool with rotating chuck for various tasks
throwing
throw or chuck something
food
beef cut between the chuck and brisket
technology
tool for tightening or loosening a chuck
Examples of chuck in a sentence
She chucked the empty cup into a bin. She decided to chuck the project halfway through. After much thought, he chucked his studies for a year. She decided to chuck her boyfriend after the argument. He chuckled as he chucked his partner unexpectedly. He chucked his dog behind the ears.
The old man chucked the child’s cheek. She chucked after eating the spoiled food. The rollercoaster made him chuck unexpectedly. He chucked the rod into the lathe. Please chuck the part before starting the machine. She called her pet cat chuck affectionately. The old man referred to his grandson as chuck. She bought chuck for the stew. Chuck is often used in pot roast recipes. The machinist adjusted the chuck to fit the new part. A faulty chuck can cause the machine to malfunction. With a quick chuck, she tossed the keys onto the table. The magician's chuck of the coin amazed the audience. A chuck was spotted near the riverbank. Farmers often find chucks in their fields.
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- French:jeter, chou, ...
- German:wegwerfen, Schatz, ...
- Italian:buttare, tesoro, ...
- Spanish:tirar, cariño, ...
- Portuguese:deitar fora, querido, ...
- Chinese:扔掉, 宝贝, ...
- Japanese:放り投げる, チャック, ...
- Arabic:تَخَلَّصَ مِن, لَفْظُ تَدْليل, ...
- Hebrew:לִזְרֹוק, יְקִירִי, ...
- Russian:выкидывать, дружочек, ...
- Ukrainian:шбурнути, чук, ...
- Hindi:फेंक देना, प्यारे, ...
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