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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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
The machinist secured the metal rod in the lathe chuck.
A drill chuck must be tightened before starting to drill.
to chuck
01
lancer, jeter
to throw something in a casual and sometimes playful manner
Transitive: to chuck sth somewhere
Exemples
He decided to chuck the pebble into the pond, creating ripples on the water's surface.
Il a décidé de jeter le caillou dans l'étang, créant des rides à la surface de l'eau.
Instead of handing it over, she playfully chucked the ball to her friend.
Au lieu de le remettre, elle a joyeusement lancé le ballon à son ami.
02
toucher ou tapoter quelqu'un de manière ludique ou affectueuse sous le menton, taquiner doucement sous le menton
to touch or pat someone playfully or affectionately under the chin
Transitive: to chuck sb/sth
Exemples
As she smiled at the toddler, she could n't resist chucking him gently under the chin.
Alors qu'elle souriait au tout-petit, elle ne pouvait pas résister à lui tapoter doucement sous le menton.
He chuckled and chucked his niece under the chin, delighted by her laughter.
Il rit et tapota sa nièce sous le menton, ravi par son rire.
03
jeter, balancer
to throw away or discard something
Transitive: to chuck sth
Exemples
He decided to chuck his old tattered sneakers and buy a new pair.
Il a décidé de jeter ses vieilles baskets usées et d'acheter une nouvelle paire.
He decided to chuck the old sweater that he had n't worn in years.
Il a décidé de jeter le vieux pull qu'il n'avait pas porté depuis des années.
04
quitter, larguer
to leave or end a romantic relationship with someone
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to chuck sb
Exemples
She decided to chuck her boyfriend after realizing they wanted different things in life.
Elle a décidé de larguer son petit ami après avoir réalisé qu'ils voulaient des choses différentes dans la vie.
He chucked his girlfriend because he felt they were growing apart.
Il a largué sa petite amie parce qu'il sentait qu'ils s'éloignaient.
