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chuck

Pronunciation: [tʃʌk]

Word

Learn how to use chuck in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “throwing”

(verb) to throw something casually or with little effort. It's like when you toss a paper ball to your friend.

Example

He chucked the ball to his dog, and it ran after it happily.

Example

She didn’t chuck the toy; she placed it gently on the table instead.

Example

Can you chuck the rock into the water?

Context: “ending relationships”

(verb) to stop a friendship or relationship with someone. It's like when you decide you don't want to be friends with someone anymore.

Example

After a long discussion, she chuckled her partner and felt relieved.

Example

He didn't chuck his old friends; he liked spending time with them.

Example

Why did she decide to chuck her boyfriend?

Context: “mechanics”

(noun) a part of a machine that holds or grips something in place. Think of it like a clamp that helps keep things steady.

Example

The drill has a special chuck that holds the drill bits securely.

Example

The old chuck was broken, so the drill couldn't hold anything.

Example

Is it easy to change the bits in the chuck?

How to pronounce chuck

Pronunciation: [tʃʌk]

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