chuck
Pronunciation: [tʃʌk]
Word
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?
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