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Definition of "chunk" []
- A thick mass or piece: a chunk of ice. (noun)
- Informal A substantial amount: won quite a chunk of money. (noun)
- A strong stocky horse. (noun)
- To form into chunks. (verb-transitive)
- To make a dull clacking sound: listened to the rundown copier chunk along. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "chunk" in a sentence
- "As someone who spends a healthy if that's the word chunk of most weekends catching up on Friday night TV, here are some very strong arguments for even the most cabin-feverish among us to stay in this Friday night."
- "Even if the 50,000-word chunk is good, it requires polishing and editing before it can be marketed."
- "The rules will require that a greater portion of the payouts take the form of stock rather than cash and that a large chunk is deferred several years rather than paid immediately."