Definitions

1. noun

a person who is physically strong and aggressive, often used to describe someone who is violent or uncontrolled

“The police officer had to subdue the brute who was causing a disturbance at the scene.”

2. noun

a heavy or clumsy thing, especially a machine or vehicle

“The brute of a truck was stuck in the mud, unable to move.”

3. noun

a chess piece that can move in any direction, any number of squares, but captures only by landing on the square occupied by an opponent’s piece

“The chess player sacrificed his rook to take out the opponent’s brute that was threatening his king.”

4. adjective

coarse, unrefined, and lacking in delicacy or sensitivity

“The brute humor in the comedy sketch was not suitable for all audiences.”

5. adverb

in a physically strong or aggressive manner

“He swung the pipe brute through the air, striking the target with great force.”

6. verb

to handle or move something roughly or violently

“The worker brute the heavy box down the stairs, struggling to keep his balance.”