Definitions

1. verb

to throw or hit something with a short, sharp motion, typically in a casual or playful manner.

“He chuckled and then chucked the ball to his friend.”

2. verb

to remove the shell or husk from something, especially corn.

“She chucked the ears of corn and boiled them for dinner.”

3. noun

a large, heavy piece of equipment, such as a machine or a vehicle, especially one used for lifting or moving heavy loads.

“The construction crew used a giant chuck to lift the heavy beam into place.”

4. noun

the sound of something being thrown or dropped, especially with force or violence.

“The loud chuck of the rock hitting the ground startled everyone.”

5. noun

a person’s laugh, especially a short, snorting laugh.

“The comedian’s chuck brought the audience to tears.”

6. noun

a type of chuck key, a tool used to turn or remove parts from machinery.

“The mechanic used a chuck to remove the old spark plug.”