chute n also shoot. Cp DARE ~ n 'small channel usu between an island and the main landmass' (1859-).
   1 [1768] 1988 Canoma xiv (1), 7 Shoot Brook, Shoot Brook Hills. 1986 SAUNDERS vi Little & Big Chutes [Gander River].
   2 1987 POOLE 25-6 We had real fun carrying our things up the Long Shute as the path was called. You would take all your things up to the head of the pond in this small boat before backing it in to the tilt. Now Long Shute would be your fancy place for carrying the stove.

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