Associations to the word «Chute»

Wiktionary

CHUTE, noun. A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
CHUTE, noun. Parachute
CHUTE DOGGING, noun. A rodeo event in which the competitor attempts to bring the steer to a line ten feet from the chute and wrestle (or "dog") the steer to the ground.

Dictionary definition

CHUTE, noun. Rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall.
CHUTE, noun. Sloping channel through which things can descend.
CHUTE, verb. Jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute.

Wise words

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