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 Definitions for shute: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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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]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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Shute \Shute\, n.
Same as Chute, or Shoot.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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Shute
n : English writer who settled in Norway after World War II
(1899-1960) [syn: Nevil Shute, Nevil Shute Norway]
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