chutes
word · lemma: chute
Definition
Chutes are tubes or sloped channels designed to move things downward quickly using gravity, such as laundry chutes or playground slides. It can also mean the short form of "parachutes."
Usage & Nuances
Most common for laundry chutes, playground slides, mail chutes, or trash chutes. Can be confused with “shoots” (to shoot). Informally, 'chutes' can mean parachutes, especially in military or skydiving context.
Example Sentences
The children slid down the playground chutes all afternoon.
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The dirty laundry went down the chutes to the basement.
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Trash is collected through special chutes in this building.
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He tossed the package down one of the mail chutes.
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The skydivers checked their chutes before jumping out of the plane.
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If the main chute fails, always have a backup.
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