chuck
definition: a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
example: I put the drill bit into the chuck before tightening it.
speech part: noun
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definition: term for a meal
example: I brought along enough chuck for three days on my camping trip.
speech part: noun
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definition: the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
example: I decided to use a steak from the chuck in my pot roast.
speech part: noun
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definition: to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
example: After seeing the gory film, I couldn't help but chuck in the toilet.
speech part: verb
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cast
definition: to pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
example: I chucked my puppy on the chin.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
pat
definition: to throw carelessly
example: I chucked the ball into the bucket.
speech part: verb
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toss
definition: to throw away
example: The milk was going off, so I chucked it.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
ditch