small chunk

collocation in English

meaningsofsmallandchunk

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small
adjective
uk
/smɔːl/us
/smɑːl/
little in size or amount when compared with what is typical ...
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chunk
noun[C]
uk
/tʃʌŋk/us
/tʃʌŋk/
a roughly ...
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(Definition ofsmallandchunkfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsmall chunk

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I do not consider that this is asmallchunk.
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The third chunk is thesmallchunkthat relates to discretionary expenditure in response to local demands.
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Bottom-up (orsmallchunk) cognition is akin to focusing on the detail primarily, rather than the landscape.
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As a woman dances and strips, he gives her asmallchunkof diamond.
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This list only covers asmallchunkof the tricks possible.
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The console must launch the modified game, which will utilize the software vulnerability to load asmallchunkof code that is included on the disc.
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Properly described or signposted, these small chunks of geology can feed public awareness in digestible portions.
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Cut the meat into small chunks.
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Smartcard systems are available whereby one pays in small chunks, without the risk of disconnection.
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The "mudde" is broken with the fingers into small chunks, dipped in the "saaru" or the curry and swallowed without chewing.
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Alternatively, when ceramics are broken then can be ground into small chunks and added to clay to lend support in the construction of new pots.
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The memory controller flaw could have been mitigated by a mature code-development environment, to unburden the programmer from having to micromanage small chunks of code.
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It is particularly notorious for biting small chunks off of a prey animal in passing.
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The dish consists of small chunks of fried chicken breast meat covered in a crispy batter coating.
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The fish is typically caught by local fishermen, cut into small chunks and cooked in boiling water with red potatoes.
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They will nibble at sliced cucumber and show considerable interest in shelled peas and carrots, boiled potato and small chunks of fresh and tinned fruit.
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