Chukker (Noun)
Meaning
(polo) one of six divisions into which a polo match is divided.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The polo team scored a goal in the third chukker to take the lead.
- The players changed horses after each chukker to ensure the animals' welfare.
- The crowd cheered as the team made a comeback in the final chukker of the match.
- Each chukker lasted about seven minutes, with an interval of three minutes in between.
- The referee called a penalty in the first chukker, which led to a tense debate among the players.