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Chuck
01
the portion of a forequarter of beef or other large animal, extending from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
Ejemplos
The recipe calls for a slow-cooked chuck roast.
He bought a chuck from the butcher for the stew.
02
a portion of food eaten at one time
Ejemplos
The workers sat down for their midday chuck.
She served a hearty chuck after the long hike.
03
a clamping device with adjustable jaws used to hold a workpiece in a lathe or a tool in a drill
Ejemplos
The machinist secured the metal rod in the lathe chuck.
A drill chuck must be tightened before starting to drill.
to chuck
01
lanzar, tirar
to throw something in a casual and sometimes playful manner
Transitive: to chuck sth somewhere
Ejemplos
He decided to chuck the pebble into the pond, creating ripples on the water's surface.
Decidió lanzar la piedra al estanque, creando ondas en la superficie del agua.
Instead of handing it over, she playfully chucked the ball to her friend.
En lugar de entregarlo, juguetonamente arrojó la pelota a su amigo.
02
tocar o dar palmaditas a alguien de manera juguetona o cariñosa bajo la barbilla, hacer una caricia juguetona bajo el mentón
to touch or pat someone playfully or affectionately under the chin
Transitive: to chuck sb/sth
Ejemplos
As she smiled at the toddler, she could n't resist chucking him gently under the chin.
Mientras le sonreía al niño pequeño, no pudo resistir pellizcarle suavemente bajo la barbilla.
He chuckled and chucked his niece under the chin, delighted by her laughter.
Se rió y pellizcó a su sobrina en la barbilla, encantado por su risa.
03
tirar, desechar
to throw away or discard something
Transitive: to chuck sth
Ejemplos
He decided to chuck his old tattered sneakers and buy a new pair.
Decidió tirar sus viejas zapatillas gastadas y comprar un par nuevo.
He decided to chuck the old sweater that he had n't worn in years.
Decidió tirar el suéter viejo que no se había puesto en años.
04
dejar, plantar
to leave or end a romantic relationship with someone
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to chuck sb
Ejemplos
She decided to chuck her boyfriend after realizing they wanted different things in life.
Ella decidió dejar a su novio después de darse cuenta de que querían cosas diferentes en la vida.
He chucked his girlfriend because he felt they were growing apart.
Él terminó con su novia porque sintió que se estaban alejando.
