chucker

noun chuck·er \ ˈchəkə(r) \

Definition of chucker

plural -s

: one that chucks: such as

a : bouncer

b : a baseball pitcher

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Origin and Etymology of chucker

³chuck (throw) + -er

chucker

\ " \

Definition of chucker

variant spelling of chukker 2

chucker

noun \ " \

Definition of chucker

plural -s

1 : one that chucks

2 : an operator of a crozing machine that cuts, grooves, and trims ends of staves in a headless barrel while it is held in chucks — called also crozer