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chukker noun[ C ] mainly US(UK usuallychukka)uk /ˈtʃʌk.ə/ us /ˈtʃʌk.ɚ/ one of the periods a polo game (= a game played between two teams on horses, using a long wooden hammer to hit a ball) is divided into, typically about seven minutes long : She contributed seven goals total in just three chukkers. Players typically use a fresh pony for each chukker. He makes a quick change of shirt between chukkers. The number of chukkers varies according to each competition. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Horse riding barrel racing break someone in bridle bridle path canter capriole chukka cinch curry girth high-spirited horseman horsewoman mounted pony trekking rein saddler showjumper sidesaddle whip |