chucking
chucking is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chucking is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchucking
- To place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning.
- To bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck.
- To make a clucking sound.
- To call, as a hen her chickens.
- To touch or tap gently.
- To throw, especially in a careless or inaccurate manner.
Example: "Chuck that magazine to me, would you?"
- To throw; to bowl with an incorrect action.
- To discard, to throw away.
Example: "This food's gone off - you'd better chuck it."
- To jilt; to dump.
Example: "She's chucked me for another man!"
- To vomit.
- To leave; to depart; to bounce.
Example: "Let's chuck."
- To chuckle; to laugh.
- On rhythm guitar or mandolin etc.: to mute a chord by lifting the fretting fingers immediately after strumming, producing a percussive effect.
- The holding of an object in a chuck.
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