Definition

To move downward through a sloped passage or tube.

Example

The children love to chute down the slide at the playground.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how fast that kid chuted down the slide?

Yeah, he was flying!

I wish I could chute like that without being scared.

Just take a deep breath and go for it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A device or structure that allows things to move downwards, often used for safety or to guide objects, such as in a parachute or a slide.

Example

The children enjoyed sliding down the chute at the playground.

Conversation

Did you see that video of the skydiver using a chute to land perfectly?

Yeah, I was amazed at how smoothly they came down!

I want to try skydiving too, just to experience the chute in action.

Definition

To move or drop something down a sloped surface or tube.

Example

They chute the packages down to the loading dock.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they chute the materials down that ramp?

Yeah, it was pretty efficient!

I wonder if they do that for all the deliveries.

Root Explanation

Chute originates from the Old French word 'chute', meaning a fall or descent. It refers to a sloping channel or tube through which something falls or slides.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fall' ('chute' in Old French) to remember that a chute is a place where things slide down.

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