chubs
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pluralof chub.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
chubnouna common freshwater fish, Leuciscus cephalus, of European waters, having a thick, fusiform body.
Example Sentences
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The 10-pound and 5-pound chubs of Hill Country Fare 73% ground chuck and the 5-pound chub of H-E-B store brand 80% ground chuck are subject to recall, according to the FSIS.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 17, 2022
Among the dead fish were minnows, white suckers and creek chubs.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2018
Sardines, chubs, rugelach, pickles, boxes of matzo, halva sold by the block, rye bread to blow your socks off, Bloody Marys: these are the flavours which define New York for me.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 13, 2015
Backlit signs in black and white proclaim the presence of sardines, chubs, rugelach and pickles by the barrel.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2014
The chubs occasionally are hooked and are from half a pound to a pound and a half in size.