Definitions of chuck:

  • noun:   a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
  • noun:   the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
  • noun:   informal terms for a meal
  • verb:   throw away
    Example: "Chuck these old notes"
  • verb:   pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
  • verb:   throw carelessly
    Example: "Chuck the ball"
  • verb:   eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  • name:  A male given name (rare: 1 in 6250 males; popularity rank in the U.S.: #547)
  • name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #26719)