ChucK
WordNet
noun
(1) A holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
(2) Informal terms for a meal
(3) The part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
verb
(4) Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
"After drinking too much, the students vomited"
"He purged continuously"
"The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"
(5) Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
(6) Throw carelessly
"Chuck the ball"
(7) Throw away
"Chuck these old notes"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.
- In general, a mechanical device to hold something, such as a drill bit, firmly in place, as in a high-speed rotating machine such as a drill or grinder.
- An act of vomiting.
- A gentle touch.
- She gave him an affectionate chuck under the chin.
- Friend or close acquaintance.
- Are you alright, chuck?