SINCE 1828
chucker
noun (1)
chuck·er
| \ ˈchəkə(r)\
plural -s
chucker
\ "\
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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