<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an inclined channel, as a trough, tube, or shaft, for conveying water, grain, coal, etc., to a lower level</li><li>a waterfall or steep descent, as in a river</li><li>a water slide, as at an amusement park</li><li>a steep slope, as for tobogganing</li><li>a narrow corridor or enclosure for livestock that keeps the animals moving in single file or holds an animal in a forward-facing position until released to proceed into a designated area</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>chuted</li><li>chuting</li><li>to move or deposit, by or as if by means of a chute: The dock had facilities for chuting grain directly into the hold of a vessel.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>chuted</li><li>chuting</li><li>to descend by or as if by means of a chute.</li></ul>