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| chuck [ chuk ] (plural chucks) |
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1. clamp on lathe or drill: a clamping device with three or four adjustable jaws. Use: to hold a piece of woodwork or metalwork in a lathe or a bit in a drill.
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2. cut of beef: a cut of beef that extends from the neck to the shoulder blade
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3. U.S. regional
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informal
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Same as food (sense 2)
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| [Late 17th century Variant of chock] |
