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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
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
The machinist secured the metal rod in the lathe chuck.
A drill chuck must be tightened before starting to drill.
to chuck
01
arunca, azvârli
to throw something in a casual and sometimes playful manner
Transitive: to chuck sth somewhere
Exemple
He decided to chuck the pebble into the pond, creating ripples on the water's surface.
A decis să arunce pietrișul în iaz, creând unde pe suprafața apei.
Instead of handing it over, she playfully chucked the ball to her friend.
În loc să o predea, ea a aruncat jucăuș mingea prietenului ei.
02
a atinge sau a bate pe cineva în mod jucăuș sau afectuos sub bărbie, a mângâia ușor sub bărbie
to touch or pat someone playfully or affectionately under the chin
Transitive: to chuck sb/sth
Exemple
As she smiled at the toddler, she could n't resist chucking him gently under the chin.
În timp ce îi zâmbea copilului, nu a putut rezista să nu-l mângâie ușor sub bărbie.
He chuckled and chucked his niece under the chin, delighted by her laughter.
El a râs și i-a mângâiat nepoata sub bărbie, încântat de râsul ei.
03
arunca, azvârli
to throw away or discard something
Transitive: to chuck sth
Exemple
He decided to chuck his old tattered sneakers and buy a new pair.
A decis să arunce vechii lui adidași uzați și să-și cumpere o pereche nouă.
He decided to chuck the old sweater that he had n't worn in years.
A decis să arunce vechiul pulover pe care nu l-a mai purtat de ani.
04
părăsi, termina
to leave or end a romantic relationship with someone
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to chuck sb
Exemple
She decided to chuck her boyfriend after realizing they wanted different things in life.
Ea a decis să părăsească prietenul ei după ce și-a dat seama că voiau lucruri diferite în viață.
He chucked his girlfriend because he felt they were growing apart.
El a părăsit prietena lui pentru că simțea că se îndepărtează.
