chunk

• Sustantivo que designa un trozo grueso y sólido de algo, o una cantidad o parte grande de algo.

A noun referring to a thick, solid piece of something, or a large amount or portion of something.

1. Large pieceA2informal

   A thick, solid piece of something.

   Trozo grande

   • He cut a chunk of cheese from the block.
   • She dropped a chunk of ice into her drink.
   • The dog ate a chunk of meat.

   Sinónimosblockgobbethunklumpmassslabwadwedge

2. Large amountB1informal

   A significant or substantial part of something.

   parte grande, porción considerable

   • A large chunk of the budget was spent on research.
   • She inherited a chunk of her grandmother's estate.
   • He spent a chunk of his savings on a new car.

   Sinónimosblockbulkhunklumpmasspartpieceportionquantityshareslicevolume

3. Data unitB2formalIT

   A group of data or information treated as a single unit.

   unidad de datos

   • The program processes data in chunks.
   • Each chunk of information is stored separately.
   • The file was split into smaller chunks for easier transfer.

   Sinónimosbatchblockpacketpieceportionsegmentunit

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dividir algo en partes o grupos más pequeños, o de arrojar algo con fuerza.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something into smaller pieces or groups, or to throw something with force.

1. To break into piecesB2informal

   To divide something into large, irregular pieces or chunks.

   trocear en pedazos

   • She chunked the chocolate into the cookie dough.
   • He chunked the wood for the fireplace.
   • The machine chunked the ice into small cubes.

   Sinónimosbreak upchopcut upfragmenthacksplit

2. To throw or tossB2informalamerican

   To throw something in a casual or careless manner.

   tirar o lanzar

   • He chunked the ball across the field.
   • She chunked her bag onto the couch.
   • They chunked the trash into the bin.

   Sinónimoschuckflinghurllobslingtoss