English dictionary
chuck
/tS//@/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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informal terms for a meal
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The chuck or call of a hen.
Source: webster1913
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A slight blow or pat under the chin.
Source: webster1913
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A small pebble; -- called also <i>chuckstone</i> and <i>chuckiestone</i>.
Source: webster1913
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A piece of the backbone of an animal, from between the neck and the collar bone, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking; as, a <i>chuck</i> steak; a <i>chuck</i> roast.
Source: webster1913
verb
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throw carelessly
ExamplesChuck the ball.
Synonyms tossSource: WordNet 3.0
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throw away
ExamplesChuck these old notes.
Synonyms ditchSource: WordNet 3.0
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pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
Synonyms patSource: WordNet 3.0
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eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Synonyms barf be sick cast cat disgorge honk puke purge regorge regurgitate retch sick spew spue throw up upchuck vomit vomit upAntonyms keep downSource: WordNet 3.0
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To make a noise resembling that of a hen when she calls her chickens; to cluck.
Source: webster1913
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To call, as a hen her chickens.
Source: webster1913
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To strike gently; to give a gentle blow to.
Source: webster1913