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chukka

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʌkə/
(US also chukker)
Definition of chukka

noun

  • each of a number of periods (typically six, of 7 1/ 2 minutes each) into which play in a game of polo is divided.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Hindi cakkar, from Sanskrit cakra 'circle or wheel'

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