Definition of chute - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
slideframework or tube for sliding objects down
- The laundry chute made it easy to send clothes downstairs.
2.
safetyparachute used for descending safely
- He deployed his chute just in time.
3.
natureRare waterfall or rapid in a riverRare
- The canoeists navigated the dangerous chute with skill.
4.
rodeoTECH. US narrow passage for animals in rodeosTECH. US
- The bull waited in the chute before the ride.
Verb
1.
movementRare slide or move quickly downwardsRare
- The skiers chuted down the steep slope effortlessly..
2.
parachutingRare descend using a parachute from an aircraftRare
- He decided to chute from the plane.
Images of chute
framework or tube for sliding objects down 
parachute used for descending safely 
waterfall or rapid in a river 
narrow passage for animals in rodeos
Expressions with chute
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immediately at the start of an event
The team scored a goal out of the chute.
vertical shaft for dropping dirty clothes
She tossed the shirt down the laundry chute.
tube for moving trash to a central collection point
The apartment building has a rubbish chute on each floor.
vertical passage for disposing of garbage in buildings
Residents are advised to use the trash chute for all non-recyclable waste..
vertical passage for waste disposal in buildings
The apartment has a garbage chute on each floor.
water-landing attraction with steep drop, ending in a big splash
We lined up for chute-the-chute and got soaked at the bottom!
immediately, from the very beginning without delay
The team scored straight out of the chute in the first minute!
narrow passage for guiding cattle safely
The rancher led the cows through the cattle chute.
device that extinguishes electrical arcs in circuit breakers
The arc chute in the circuit breaker needs replacement.
device used to slow down aircraft or spacecraft
The pilot deployed the drag chute during landing.
small parachute used to slow or stabilize fast-moving objects
The drogue chute deployed to slow the jet.
narrow passage guiding racers to the finish line
The runners sprinted through the finish chute.
small parachute that deploys the main parachute
The pilot chute opened, releasing the main parachute.
vertical passage for waste disposal in buildings
The apartment has a refuse chute on each floor.
inclined channel for moving coal into a storage area
The old building still had a coal chute leading to the basement..
Origin of chute
French, chute (fall)
Terms with chute included in their meaning
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postal service
receptacle or chute for depositing mail
Examples of chute in a sentence
Kids enjoyed sliding down the playground chute. The instructor checked the chute before the jump. The emergency chute was packed carefully. They marveled at the beauty of the natural chute. The river's chute posed a challenge for the inexperienced rafters. The horse was restless in the chute.
Riders prepared as the chute opened. The kids chuted down the water slide with glee. The bobsled team chuted down the icy track. The troops were trained to chute into enemy territory. She watched him chute gracefully to the ground.
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- French:chute, dévaler, ...
- German:Rutsche, hinunterrutschen, ...
- Italian:scivolo, scivolare, ...
- Spanish:tolva, bajar rápidamente, ...
- Portuguese:calha, descer rapidamente, ...
- Chinese:滑道, 快速滑下, ...
- Japanese:シュート, 滑り降りる, ...
- Arabic:مَزْلَق, اِنْزَلَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִגְלָשָׁה, לִגְלוֹשׁ בְּמוֹרָד, ...
- Russian:желоб, быстро спускаться, ...
- Ukrainian:жолоб, ковзати вниз, ...
- Hindi:फिसलन नली, फिसलना, ...
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