verb Download 🔗Share To place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning. Examples : "The machinist carefully chucked the metal rod into the lathe before starting the turning process. " technical machine work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck. Examples : "The machinist chucked the metal rod and then drilled a hole through its center. " technical machine work industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a clucking sound. Examples : "The mother hen chucked softly to call her chicks back to the coop. " animal sound bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share On rhythm guitar or mandolin etc.: to mute a chord by lifting the fretting fingers immediately after strumming, producing a percussive effect. Examples : "The guitarist chucked the chord after the downstroke, creating a short, choppy sound during the song's intro. " music action sound technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading