chuck

Definition

Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.

Etymology

Variant of chock.

Example Sentences

• "Arm chucks represent approximately 54% of the beef forequarters."
• "Often, pieces of the chuck are sold boneless as flat chunks of meat or rolled and tied."
• "The chucks are that portion of foresaddle remaining after excluding the hotel rack and plate portions of the breast as described in Item No. 306. The veal foreshanks (Item No. 312) and brisket may either be attached or separated and packaged with the chucks."