chukker

or chuk·kar

[ chuhk-er ]

noun

, Polo.

1. one of the periods of play.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chukker¹

1895–1900; < Hindi chakkar < Sanskrit cakra wheel

Example Sentences

He knew from many a chukker of polo that it meant that he was strung to the breaking point, ready to explode into action.

From Project Gutenberg