chute
1an inclined channel, as a trough, tube, or shaft, for conveying water, grain, coal, etc., to a lower level.
a waterfall or steep descent, as in a river.
a water slide, as at an amusement park.
a steep slope, as for tobogganing.
a narrow corridor or enclosure for livestock that keeps the animals moving in single file or holds an animal in a forward-facing position until released to proceed into a designated area.
to move or deposit, by or as if by means of a chute: The dock had facilities for chuting grain directly into the hold of a vessel.
to descend by or as if by means of a chute.
Idioms about chute
out of the chute, at the start; at the very beginning: The new business made mistakes right out of the chute and failed within a year.
Origin of chute
1Other definitions for chute (2 of 2)
a parachute.
to descend from the air by or as if by a parachute.
to drop from an aircraft by means of a parachute: Supplies were chuted to the snowbound mountain climbers.
Origin of chute
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British Dictionary definitions for chute (1 of 2)
/ (ʃuːt) /
an inclined channel or vertical passage down which water, parcels, coal, etc, may be dropped
a steep slope, used as a slide as for toboggans
a slide into a swimming pool
a narrow passageway through which animals file for branding, spraying, etc
a rapid or waterfall
Origin of chute
1British Dictionary definitions for chute (2 of 2)
/ (ʃuːt) /
informal short for parachute
Derived forms of chute
- chutist, noun
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