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chuck wagon

noun

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


chuck wagon

noun

  1. a wagon carrying provisions and cooking utensils for men, such as cowboys, who work in the open
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Origin of chuck wagon1

First recorded in 1860–65
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of chuck wagon1

C19: perhaps from chuck ² (beef, food)
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Patrons who arrive early can partake in such pre-show offerings as a wagon ride to the venue and a chuck wagon dinner.

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A custom-built chuck wagon at the corner of Middle and Main streets serves as mascot and, depending on the occasion, mobile oyster bar, ham sandwich source or hot chocolate dispenser.

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Tookey said the hearse will be displayed in the heritage museum’s main gallery along with a chuck wagon, milk wagon and farm wagon.

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For starters, there’s chuck wagon cook Ron Reed tending to biscuits in front of the city’s biggest tourist attraction.

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Stampede authorities plan to review the chuck wagon races, saying safety is “paramount to our values and brand integrity.”

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