Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chukker
noun
/ˈtʃʌkər/
Definition
A chukker is a period of play in polo, typically lasting seven minutes and 30 seconds, during which teams try to score goals.
Examples
- In polo, each match consists of several chukkers, and teams switch direction after each chukker.
- The player scored a spectacular goal during the last chukker of the match.
- After a grueling six chukkers, the players were exhausted but exhilarated by the competition.
Meaning
In soccer, a chukker refers to one of several playing intervals in a game of polo.
Synonyms
- period
- round
- session
