noun
Meaning 1
One who chucks; a thrower.
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chucker
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rhymes with -ʌkə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
A bowler who throws or chucks the ball rather than bowling it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of chukker.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English chuck Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English chucker From chuck + -er.