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chukka

/ˈtʃʌk.ə/

Traduction: Nom désignant deux choses distinctes : au polo, l'une des six périodes de jeu composant un match ; également, une chaussure montante à la cheville, généralement en daim, lacée par deux ou trois paires d'œillets.

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noun

/ˈtʃʌk.ə/C1formal
  • frNom désignant deux choses distinctes : au polo, l'une des six périodes de jeu composant un match ; également, une chaussure montante à la cheville, généralement en daim, lacée par deux ou trois paires d'œillets.

A noun with two distinct meanings: in polo, it refers to one of the six periods into which a match is divided; it also denotes a type of ankle-high shoe, typically made of suede and laced through two or three pairs of eyelets.

  1. Polo periodC1formalsport

    One of the timed segments into which a polo match is divided, typically lasting seven and a half minutes.

    frPériode de polo

    • The first chukka ended with a score of 2-1.
    • The player scored three goals in a single chukka.
    • The match consists of six chukkas.

    Synonymeschukker

  2. Ankle-high shoeB2informal

    A type of casual shoe that reaches the ankle, typically made of suede or leather, and laced through two or three pairs of eyelets.

    frChaussure montante à lacets

    • He wore brown suede chukkas with his jeans.
    • Chukka boots are comfortable for everyday wear.
    • She bought a pair of leather chukkas for the trip.

    Synonymeschukka bootdesert boot