chuck wagon

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noun
  1. Western U.S. a wagon carrying cooking facilities and food for serving people working outdoors, as at a ranch or lumber camp.

Origin of chuck wagon

1
First recorded in 1860–65

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chuck wagon

noun
  1. a wagon carrying provisions and cooking utensils for men, such as cowboys, who work in the open

Origin of chuck wagon

1
C19: perhaps from chuck ² (beef, food)

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