Definitions for chuck

Definitions for (noun) chuck

Main entry: chuck

Definition: a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill


Main entry: grub, chow, chuck, eats

Definition: informal terms for a meal


Main entry: chuck

Definition: the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade


Definitions for (verb) chuck

Main entry: upchuck, vomit, vomit up, retch, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, cast, cat, chuck, sick, spew, spue, throw up, barf, be sick, disgorge, honk

Definition: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Usage: After drinking too much, the students vomited; He purged continuously; The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night


Main entry: pat, chuck

Definition: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin


Main entry: chuck, toss

Definition: throw carelessly

Usage: chuck the ball


Main entry: ditch, chuck

Definition: throw away

Usage: Chuck these old notes


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