chuck
transitive verb
- to tap or pat gently, esp. under the chin, as a playful or affectionate gesture
- to throw with a quick, short movement; pitch; toss
- Slang
- to discard; get rid of
- ☆ to quit (as one's job)
noun
- a light tap or squeeze under the chin
- a toss; throw
noun
- a cut of beef including the parts around the neck, the shoulder blade, and the first few ribs
- Chiefly West food
- a clamplike device, as on a lathe, by which the tool or work to be turned is held
- chock
See chuck in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(chŭk)
transitive verb chucked,
chuck·ing,
chucks - To pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin.
a. To throw or toss: chucked stones into the water.
b. Informal To throw out; discard: chucked my old sweater.
c. Informal To force out; eject: chucking out the troublemakers.
- Informal To give up; quit: chucked her job.
noun- An affectionate pat or squeeze under the chin.
- A throw, toss, or pitch.
(chŭk)
noun- A cut of beef extending from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade.
a. A clamp that holds a tool or the material being worked in a machine such as a lathe.
b. A clamping device for holding a drill bit.
- Informal Food.
(chŭk)
intransitive verb chucked,
chuck·ing,
chucks To make a clucking sound.
noun A clucking sound.
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