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chute

|chute|

B2

/ʃuːt/

downward slide

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chute' originates from French, specifically the word 'chute,' where 'chute' meant 'fall.'

Historical Evolution

'chute' was borrowed directly from French into English, retaining its original form and meaning.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'fall,' but over time it evolved to refer to a slide or channel for moving objects downward.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a sloping channel or slide for conveying things to a lower level.

The workers used a chute to send the materials down to the ground floor.

Synonyms

slidechannel

Noun 2

a parachute.

The skydiver deployed his chute at 3,000 feet.

Synonyms

parachute

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Idioms

go down the chute

Last updated: 2025/02/21 08:21