chute Meaning & Definition
What Does Chute Mean?
Chute is used as a noun meaning 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. It can also mean A waterfall or rapid. As a verb, it means To parachute.
Quick Facts About Chute
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ʃuːt/ |
| Synonyms | parachute, sloping trough and slide |
| Plural | chutes |
| Verb forms | chutes, chuting, chuted |
Chute Definition (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.
- A waterfall or rapid.
- A pen or passageway to constrain the movement of an animal, such as livestock being loaded for transport; the pen in which an animal is confined before being released in a rodeo.
- An extension to a straightway on either the home stretch or the backstretch, to avoid having a turn at the start of the race.
Noun
- A parachute.
- A spinnaker.
Chute as a Verb
- To parachute.
Noun
- The pen in which an animal is confined before being released in a rodeo.
Synonyms of Chute
Chute synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
chute (plural chutes)
chute (third-person singular simple present chutes, present participle chuting, simple past and past participle chuted)
Words That Rhyme With Chute
Origin of Chute
Origin 1: From French chute.
Origin 2: Clipping of parachute.
Chute: Your Questions Answered
Is chute a noun or a verb?
Chute is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for chute?
Words with a similar meaning to chute include parachute, sloping trough and slide. See the full list of chute synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chute?
The plural of chute is chutes.
What is the past tense of chute?
The past tense of chute is chuted. The present participle is chuting.