Meaning of chute in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ʃut/

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  1. Noun

    chute

    Etymology

    early 19th century (originally a North American usage): from French, ‘fall’ (of water or rocks), from Old French cheoite, feminine past participle of cheoir‘to fall’, from Latin cadere; influenced by shoot

    Definitions

    1. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

    Derived terms

  2. 2. sloping channel through which things can descend

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