Definition of chuck

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Chuck (n.) A contrivance or machine fixed to the mandrel of a lathe, for holding a tool or the material to be operated upon..

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Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A slight blow or pat under the chin.
Chuck :: Chuck (v. i.) To make a noise resembling that of a hen when she calls her chickens; to cluck.
Chuckleheaded :: Chuckleheaded (a.) Having a large head; thickheaded; dull; stupid.
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A small pebble; -- called also chuckstone and chuckiestone.
Sciuromorpha :: Sciuromorpha (n. pl.) A tribe of rodents containing the squirrels and allied animals, such as the gophers, woodchucks, beavers, and others..
Chuckle :: Chuckle (v. t.) To fondle; to cocker.
Chuckle :: Chuckle (v. t.) To call, as a hen her chickens; to cluck..
Chuckle :: Chuckle (n.) A short, suppressed laugh; the expression of satisfaction, exultation, or derision..
Chuck :: Chuck (v. t.) To place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning; to bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck..
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A game played with chucks, in which one or more are tossed up and caught; jackstones..
Chuck :: Chuck (v. t.) To toss or throw smartly out of the hand; to pitch.
Dump :: Dump (n.) A thick, ill-shapen piece; a clumsy leaden counter used by boys in playing chuck farthing..
Woodchuck :: Woodchuck (n.) A common large North American marmot (Arctomys monax). It is usually reddish brown, more or less grizzled with gray. It makes extensive burrows, and is often injurious to growing crops. Called also ground hog..
Furzechat :: Furzechat (n.) The whinchat; -- called also furzechuck.
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A word of endearment; -- corrupted from chick.
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A sudden, small noise..
Chuckle :: Chuckle (v. i.) To laugh in a suppressed or broken manner, as expressing inward satisfaction, exultation, or derision..
Chucking :: Chucking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chuc.
Chucked :: Chucked (imp. & p. p.) of Chuc.
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A short throw; a toss.
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