(idiomatic) At the start, immediately.

A short cut taken by a river or similar waterway during high water, rather than following the normal meandering route.

A rodeo event in which the competitor attempts to bring the steer to a line ten feet from the chute and wrestle (or "dog") the steer to the ground.

(slang, vulgar) Anus.

(nautical) A type of spinnaker designed for cruising

Alternative form of drag parachute

Synonym of drogue (sense:conical parachute)

(US, slang) An opening in the door to a prison cell, allowing food to be passed through.

(US) A cattle crush.

A building that covers a chute and the material being moved on it, particularly coal