Definitions

1. noun

a large ground-dwelling squirrel of North America, especially the groundhog (Marmota monax). Also, a colloquialism for a type of badger, often used interchangeably with groundhog

“The woodchuck quickly crossed the road to get to the other side.”

2. verb

to move or push something with a quick, jerky motion, often in a sudden or impulsive manner

“The child woodchucked the ball across the field.”

3. verb

to make a sudden or impulsive move

“She woodchucked out of bed at the sound of the alarm.”