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chuck·er | \ ˈchəkə(r) \
plural -s
chucker
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Definition of chucker (Entry 2 of 3)
variant spelling of chukker 2
chucker
noun\ " \
plural -s
Definition of chucker (Entry 3 of 3)
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
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