Chunk: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to a large, often irregular piece of something.

• He took a chunk of bread from the loaf
• The glass broke into large chunks

Typically used to describe a solid, usually rectangular piece of material, and can also refer to a section of urban area bounded by streets.

• She used a block of wood to support the table
• They live a few blocks away from here

Used when referring to a part of something that is or can be divided into similar parts. Often used in contexts like fruit or mathematics.

• She ate a segment of the orange
• The line segment was five centimeters long

Commonly used when referring to a serving or helping of food, or a part of something divided among several people.

• She served him a generous portion of cake
• He donated a portion of his salary to charity

Typically used to describe the action of throwing something with a lot of force and often carelessly. It usually refers to larger, heavier objects.

• He chunked the old TV into the dumpster.
• She chunked the stone into the pond with all her strength.

A general term for propelling something through the air. It is neutral and can be used in various situations.

• She will throw the ball to you.
• He threw his coat on the chair.

Implies a softer or more casual throw, often used when the distance is short or the object is light.

• He tossed a coin to decide the outcome.
• She tossed the salad with dressing.

Used when something is thrown with great force, often indicating anger, urgency, or desperation. It can have a negative connotation.

• She hurled the vase against the wall in a fit of rage.
• The protesters began to hurl rocks at the police.