chukker

sports

Also known as: chukka, chukkar

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A "chukker" is a playing period in the sport of polo. A polo match is divided into six chukkers, with each chukker lasting seven and a half minutes. Players use mallets to hit a ball between the goalposts, aiming to score while preventing the opposing team from scoring. The game is played on a large grass field by two teams of four players.123

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5 minutes each, called chukkers, chukkars, or chukkas. Eight chukkers are played in Argentina, and four is a common number in England and on the European continent.
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5 minutes each, called chukkers, chukkars, or chukkas. Eight chukkers are played in Argentina, and four is a common number in England and on the European continent.
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