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chute

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA /ʃ(j)uːt/

Noun

chute noun

  1. A framework, trough or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
  2. A waterfall or rapid.
  3. The pen in which an animal is confined before being released in a rodeo.

chute noun

  1. A parachute.

Verb

chute verb

  1. To parachute.

Word map

parachuteslidesloping trou…tankcanalslottrapdoorhatchtrenchsailingchute

Related terms

Synonyms

parachuteslidesloping troughtankcanalslottrapdoorhatchtrenchsailingchannelsailwaterfalltroughshaftcarrier

Associated

droguespillwayspinnakerbridleruaflumemaisonappletonsteerusherdeploy

Rhymes

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuit

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