nounπShareMeat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal."The butcher offered a large cut of chuck for the barbecue. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mechanical device that holds an object firmly in place, for example holding a drill bit in a high-speed rotating drill or grinder."The drill bit wouldn't stay secure without the chuck. "technologydevicemachinetechnicalitemindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning."The machinist carefully chucked the metal rod into the lathe to prepare for shaping. "machinetechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck."The carpenter used the drill press to chuck the wood and create a perfect hole for the dowel. "technicalmachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chicken, a hen."My grandmother has a friendly chuck that lays eggs every day. "animalbirdfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clucking sound."The hen made a soft chuck, then laid an egg. "soundanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA friend or close acquaintance; term of endearment."Are you all right, chuck?"personfamilywordlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a clucking sound."The hen chucked loudly as the farmer approached her nest. "animalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call, as a hen her chickens."The mother hen chucked her chicks towards the safety of the coop. "animalsoundcommunicationbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gentle touch or tap."She gave him an affectionate chuck under the chin."sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA casual throw."He gave the ball a chuck and it landed near the basket. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA throw, an incorrect bowling action."The bowler's chuck resulted in a missed strike. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act or instance of vomiting."After eating the spicy food, he had a chuck. "bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOn rhythm guitar or mandolin etc., the muting of a chord by lifting the fretting fingers immediately after strumming, producing a percussive effect."The guitarist added a sharp chuck to the intro of the song, creating a playful, rhythmic sound. "musicsoundtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo touch or tap gently."The teacher gently chucked the student's arm to get their attention. "actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw, especially in a careless or inaccurate manner."Chuck that magazine to me, would you?"actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw; to bowl with an incorrect action."The pitcher chucked the ball wildly, and it sailed high over the batter's head. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discard, to throw away."He chucked the crumpled paper into the recycling bin. "actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jilt; to dump."My boyfriend chucked me after only two weeks of dating. "communicationhumanactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo vomit."After eating the spicy curry, the child quickly chucked. "bodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave; to depart; to bounce."After the long meeting, the tired employees chucked the office and went home early. "actionwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chuckle; to laugh."The little girl chuckled and chuckled at the funny joke her brother told. "emotionsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOn rhythm guitar or mandolin etc.: to mute a chord by lifting the fretting fingers immediately after strumming, producing a percussive effect."The guitarist chucked the chord, creating a sharp, rhythmic sound during the song. "musictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots, Marmota monax."The farmer saw a chuck digging in the field. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small pebble."The little boy picked up a chuck and threw it at the bird. "geologymaterialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Money."My dad gave me a generous chuck of cash for my birthday. "economyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading