Chute: meaning, definitions and examples

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chute

 

[ สƒuหt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A fall, especially in sports such as skiing or snowboarding, often due to losing balance or control.

Synonyms

fall, spill, tumble

Examples of usage

  • She had a bad chute on the ski slope.
  • The snowboarder managed to avoid a chute during the competition.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A narrow gorge or ravine, typically with a stream running through it.

Synonyms

canyon, gorge, ravine

Examples of usage

  • The hikers explored the beautiful chute in the mountains.
  • The river cut through the steep chute, creating a picturesque landscape.
Context #3 | Noun

military

A narrow passage for moving troops or equipment quickly and safely.

Synonyms

alleyway, corridor, passage

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers used the chute to advance towards the enemy positions.
  • The strategic chute allowed for efficient movement of supplies.
Context #4 | Verb

informal

To suddenly lose control or fail spectacularly.

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, plummet

Examples of usage

  • The team's performance took a sharp chute in the second half of the game.
  • His popularity chuted after the scandal was exposed.

Translations

Translations of the word "chute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น queda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคพเคตเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sturz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jatuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ upadek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝไธ‹ (ใ‚‰ใฃใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caรญda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู‚ูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกd

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹้™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ padec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caรญda

Etymology

The word 'chute' has a diverse history, stemming from various origins. In sports, it originally referred to a fall or descent, while in geography, it denoted a narrow passage or ravine. The military adopted the term to describe a strategic passage for troops. Over time, 'chute' has evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings, symbolizing a sudden descent or loss of control. Its usage continues to adapt in modern contexts, reflecting its versatile nature.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,620, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.