chukka
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9.9
A period in a polo match that lasts about seven and a half minutes
- noun
- /ˈtʃʌkə/
- Jargon
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chukka
- During the final chukka, the tension in the match increased dramatically.
Examples
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Before the first chukka was over, they had to carry two of them off the field.
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The players took a quick break after the first chukka ended.
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In polo, each chukka lasts seven and a half minutes, allowing for strategic plays.
Synonyms
1
9.9
A part of a polo match that lasts about seven and a half minutes
is the other accepted spelling in writing rather than a different meaning
Compounds
6.5
An ankle-high shoe with two to three holes for laces, often made of leather or suede
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chukka comes from the Hindi word chakkar, which means 'turn' or 'circle', and in polo it was used to name each short period of play.