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chuck

UK
/tʃʌk/
US
/tʃʌk/

Translations

chucknoun
chucks
pl
UK
/tʃʌk/
US
/tʃʌk/
mandrinEn mécanique et en usinage.
The machinist secured the metal rod in the chuck before starting the lathe.
L'ouvrier a fixé la tige métallique dans le mandrin avant de mettre le tour en marche.
lancerGeste familier ou peu soigné.
He gave the ball a quick chuck to his friend across the yard.
Il a fait un lancer rapide du ballon à son ami de l'autre côté de la cour.
paleronEn boucherie, pour la viande de bœuf.
For the stew, she bought a pound of chuck to ensure it would be tender and flavorful.
Pour le ragoût, elle a acheté une livre de paleron afin qu'il soit tendre et savoureux.
Synonyms
chunk
piece
clump
bit
lump
chuckverb
chucked
Past Simple
chucked
Past Participle
chucking
Gerund
UK
/tʃʌk/
US
/tʃʌk/
tapoter sous le mentonGeste affectueux ou joueur.
He chucked the baby under the chin, making her giggle.
Il a tapoté le bébé sous le menton, ce qui l'a fait rire.
vomirFamilier britannique.
He felt so sick after the ride that he nearly chucked in the parking lot.
Il se sentait tellement mal après l'attraction qu'il a presque vomi sur le parking.
jeterDans un registre familier ou neutre, pour un geste peu soigneux.
He chucked the keys onto the table as he walked in.
Il a jeté les clés sur la table en entrant.
abandonnerAu sens de renoncer à quelque chose.
She decided to chuck her job and travel the world.
Elle a décidé d'abandonner son emploi et de voyager dans le monde entier.
Additional translations
plaquerFamilier.
balancerFamilier.
dégobillerFamilier.
Synonyms
pitch
toss
throw
cast
hurl
fling
chuckadjective
Attributive use as in ‘chuck roast’, ‘chuck steak’; functions like an adjective before a noun.
de paleronEn boucherie.
I bought a chuck roast for Sunday dinner.
J'ai acheté un rôti de paleron pour le dîner de dimanche.

Definitions

chucknoun
A device for holding a workpiece in a machine tool, typically a rotating tool such as a drill or lathe.
The machinist secured the metal rod in the chuck before starting the lathe.
A cut of beef that comes from the neck and shoulder area of the cow.
For the stew, she bought a pound of chuck to ensure it would be tender and flavorful.
A casual throw or toss.
He gave the ball a quick chuck to his friend across the yard.
chuckverb
To throw or toss something carelessly or casually.
He chucked the keys onto the table as he walked in.
To give up or abandon something.
She decided to chuck her job and travel the world.
To pat or tap someone lightly under the chin, often as a playful or affectionate gesture.
He chucked the baby under the chin, making her giggle.
Brit., informal: to vomit.
He felt so sick after the ride that he nearly chucked in the parking lot.
chuckadjective
Relating to or made from beef taken from the neck and shoulder of a cow.
I bought a chuck roast for Sunday dinner.
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