Chute

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English

Pronunciation

Noun

Chute (plural Chutes)
  1. 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.
  2. parachute

Derived terms

Thesaurus

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