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chuck

noun
  1. a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
    “I put the drill bit into the chuck before tightening it.”
  2. term for a meal
    “I brought along enough chuck for three days on my camping trip.”
  3. the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
    “I decided to use a steak from the chuck in my pot roast.”
verb
  1. to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
    “After seeing the gory film, I couldn't help but chuck in the toilet.”
    cast
  2. to pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
    “I chucked my puppy on the chin.”
    pat
  3. to throw carelessly
    “I chucked the ball into the bucket.”
    toss
  4. to throw away
    “The milk was going off, so I chucked it.”
    ditch