GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

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   Chute , n. [F. chute, prop. a fall.]
   A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
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   See Shoot.
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   Shoot , n. [F. chute. See Chute. Confused with shoot to let fly.] An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, etc., are caused to slide; also, a narrow passage, either natural or artificial, in a stream, where the water rushes rapidly; esp., a channel, having a swift current, connecting the ends of a bend in the stream, so as to shorten the course. [Written also chute, and shute.] [U. S.]
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   To take a shoot, to pass through a shoot instead of the main channel; to take the most direct course. [U.S.]
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