chukker

chuk·ker

also chuk·kar  (chŭk′ər)

n.

One of the periods of play, lasting 7 ¹/₂ minutes, in a polo match.

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[Hindi cakkar, circle, turn, from Sanskrit cakram; see k^wel- in Indo-European roots.]

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chuk•ker

or chuk•kar

(ˈtʃʌk ər)

n.

one of the periods of play in polo.

[1895–1900; < Hindi chakkar < Skt cakra wheel]

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chukker - (polo) one of six divisions into which a polo match is divided chukka polo - a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball division, section, part - one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division" period of play, playing period, play - (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning"

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