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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006) | ||
Shute n 1: English writer who settled in Norway after World War II (1899-1960) [syn: Shute, Nevil Shute, Nevil Shute Norway] | ||
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Shoot \Shoot\, n. [F. chute. See Chute. Confused with shoot to let fly.] An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, etc., are caused to slide; also, a narrow passage, either natural or artificial, in a stream, where the water rushes rapidly; esp., a channel, having a swift current, connecting the ends of a bend in the stream, so as to shorten the course. [Written also chute, and shute.] [U. S.] [1913 Webster] To take a shoot, to pass through a shoot instead of the main channel; to take the most direct course. [U.S.] [1913 Webster] | ||
3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Shute \Shute\, n. Same as Chute, or Shoot. [1913 Webster] | ||
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