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Meanings of chukka in anglès

(Polo) one of six divisions into which a polo match is divided.

A shoe that comes up to the ankle and is laced through two or three pairs of eyelets; often made of suede.

Usage of chukka in anglès
1
The chukka-chukka of helicopters descends heavily from the skies above the Berlaymo(...)
The Irish Times
2
She is walking towards 18-year-old Prince William, dashing in his sporting gear, preparing to play the next chukka.
News.com.au
3
The chukka-chukka of helicopters descends heavily from the skies above the Berlaymont building, vast headquarters of the European Commission.
The Irish Times
4
One chukka ended in a complete pile-up and as we were extricating ourselves, our hostess called from the balustrade.
Between the Woods and the Water
5
They come in a variety of colors and go great with khakis or denim, as well as sneakers or chukka boots.
Ebony
6
The window was crammed with brogues and beautiful riding boots, chukka boots, velvet slippers with little foxes sewn on their fronts.
East of the sun
7
For example, in these past summer months, we've seen the chukka paired with a pair of shorts or rocked with lightweight khakis.
Ebony
8
There was spiced pear cider; venison roast with wine sauce; and a huge galantine pie thick with lamb, chukka, currants, and bog berries.
The White Road
9
Traditionally we've looked at the Chukka as a shoe option for fall.
Ebony
10
Played over four quarters, or chukkas, it closely followed the rules of polo.
The Guardian
11
I would add to that: weekend brogues, desert boots or chukkas, suede loafers.
The Guardian
12
On paper, the day should have been a jolly outing, all sunshine, chukkas and Pimms.
News.com.au
13
Labour MP Chukka Umana and Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Williams hold opposing views about Vince Cable's plans.
BBC
14
The Chukka boot is an ankle length boots that usually laces up and has three or four eyelets.
Ebony
15
He had on his usual "business suit" of faded blue jeans, a T-shirt and Chukka boots.
The athena project: a thriller
16
Well, they played the chukkas, and they hit a ball and they sped up and down the field.
The Irish Times
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