Meaning
A part of something that has been separated; a generally squat, thick, irregular piece of something, e.g. wood or stone.
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
Variant of chuck; or alternatively a diminutive of chump (“chunk; block”) + *-k (diminutive suffix) (compare hunk from hump, etc.). Also compare Dutch schonk.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: