chuck

• Sustantivo con varios significados: término informal para comida; corte de carne de res de la zona del hombro; o dispositivo de sujeción usado en mecanizado para sostener una pieza o herramienta.

A noun with multiple meanings: an informal term for a meal; a cut of beef from the shoulder area; or a clamping device used in machining to hold a workpiece or tool.

1. Informal mealB1informal

   A casual or informal term for food or a meal.

   Comida informal

   • We grabbed a quick chuck at the diner before the movie.
   • He's always ready for a good chuck after work.
   • The chuck they served at the party was delicious.

   Sinónimoschoweatsfaregrub

2. Cut of meatB2formalculinary

   A specific cut of beef from the neck to the ribs, including the shoulder blade, often used for stews or roasts.

   Corte de carne de la paletilla o aguja

   • The butcher recommended a chuck roast for the slow cooker.
   • She bought a chuck steak to make a hearty stew.
   • Chuck is a flavorful but tough cut that benefits from long cooking.

3. Mechanical deviceC1formaltechnical

   A holding device with adjustable jaws used in a lathe or drill to center and secure a workpiece or tool.

   Mandril de sujeción

   • The machinist tightened the chuck to hold the metal rod securely.
   • You need to replace the drill chuck if it's worn out.
   • The lathe's chuck can accommodate various sizes of material.

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de lanzar algo de manera descuidada o brusca, así como a la de deshacerse de algo o abandonarlo.

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing something casually or carelessly, or to discard or abandon something.

1. Throw carelesslyB1informal

   To toss or throw something in a casual or careless manner.

   tirar descuidadamente

   • He chucked his jacket onto the chair.
   • She chucked the ball to her friend without looking.
   • Just chuck the keys on the table when you come in.

   Sinónimoscastflingheavehurllobpitchslingtoss

   Antónimoscatchgraspholdkeepretain

2. Throw awayB1informal

   To discard or get rid of something, often because it is no longer needed.

   tirar, desechar

   • I decided to chuck all those old magazines.
   • Don't chuck that box; we might need it later.
   • He chucked his worn-out shoes in the bin.

   Sinónimosbindiscarddispose ofdumpget rid ofjunkscrapthrow outtosstrash

   Antónimoskeeppreserveretainsave

3. Pat or squeeze playfullyB2informalbritish

   To touch or squeeze someone gently, especially under the chin, as a sign of affection or playfulness.

   Acariciar o pellizcar juguetonamente

   • She chucked the baby under the chin.
   • He chucked his dog's chin affectionately.
   • The old man chucked the little girl under the chin and smiled.

   Sinónimoscaresspatstroketap

4. B2slang

   To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to vomit.

   vomitar

   • He ate too much and chucked up in the bathroom.
   • The smell made her feel like she was going to chuck.
   • After the rough boat ride, he chucked over the side.

   Sinónimosbarfheavepukeregurgitateretchspewthrow upupchuckvomit

Variantes phrasalchuck out