chukker
[c̸huk′ər]
noun
any of the periods of play, each lasting 7 or 7 minutes, into which a polo match is divided
Origin of chukker
Hindi chakar ; from Sanskrit cakra, wheel: for Indo-European base see wheelchukker
also chuk·kar
noun
One of the periods of play, lasting 7 1/2 minutes, in a polo match.
Origin of chukker
Hindi cakkar, circle, turn, from Sanskrit cakram; see kwel-1 in Indo-European roots.chukker
