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chuck

1. chuck \'ch*k\ vb [ME chukken] : CLUCK 
2. chuck n : - used as a term of endearment 
3. chuck vt [origin unknown] 1: to give a pat or tap  2a: to toss or throw 
   with a short action of the arm  2b: DISCARD; also : EJECT, OUST {~ him o ut 
   of office} 3: to have done with {~ed up his job} 
4. chuck n 1: a pat or nudge under the chin  2: TOSS, JERK 
5. chuck n [E dial. chuck (lump)] 1a: a portion of a side of dressed beef 
   including most of the neck, the par ts about the shoulder blade, and those 
   about the first three ribs 1b: a similar cut of dressed veal or lamb  
   chiefly West  2: FOOD  3: an attachment for holding a workpiece or tool in 
   a machine (as a drill p ress or lathe)
6. chuck \'ch*k\  var of CHOCK