Definition of «chute»

A chute is a type of slide or an inclined plane used for moving objects from one level to another. It can also refer to a steep slope, especially in mountainous regions. In some contexts, it may mean a container with a narrow opening through which materials are fed and then discharged at the bottom. Additionally, "chute" is an old French word meaning "a sudden descent or fall," as from a height or off a horse.

Usage examples

We installed a trash chute in our building, which allows residents to conveniently dispose of their garbage on each floor.
The firefighter used a rescue chute device to safely lower the person trapped on the upper floor of the burning building.
During the skydiving adventure, I felt an incredible rush of adrenaline as I jumped out of the plane and freefell through the chute before deploying my parachute.
The baggage handlers at the airport efficiently loaded the suitcases onto the conveyor belt leading to the chute, which transported them into the cargo hold of the aircraft.
The farmer directed the sheep into the narrow chute, making it easier to shear their wool and carry out other necessary tasks.

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Sentences with «chute»

Next, in the first layer of product displays, pet stores should focus on «fashion» merchandise, with the express intent that this merchandise will change more frequently than anything else in the store, says Jay Highland of Chute Gerdeman Retail, another retail design firm that contributed to this month's cover story. (petbusiness.com)
Responsible for teaching TMS system to shipping locations in Medford and Little Chute in Wisconsin. (jobhero.com)
I hadn't even thought about having a trash chute in the kitchen, but it seems fantastic! (julieblanner.com)
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Definition of «chute»

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