chukker
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9.9
A part of a polo match that lasts about seven and a half minutes
- noun
- /ˈtʃʌkər/
- Jargon
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chukker
- After three intense chukkers, the score was tied, making the final period crucial.
- two chukkers
Examples
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The ball is in for chukker number four.
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That's the chukker, ladies and gentlemen.
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You don't want to miss the first inning... or the first chukker or whatever you call it.
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During the match, the players took a break after the first chukker to regroup and strategize.
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Each chukker lasted seven and a half minutes, allowing for high-paced action and excitement.
Synonyms
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9.9
A period in a polo match that lasts about seven and a half minutes
is the same term spelled in a different way
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chukker comes from the Indian word chakkar, which means 'turn' or 'circle', so a chukker is like one 'turn' or round in a polo match.