1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Horses

The Definition of Chukker

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Definition: Is a term used in the game of polo to describe the seven minute periods during the game. A polo match lasts one and a half hours with six chukkers and three minute breaks between each and a five minute half time. Chukker is from a Hindu word and means 'circle'.
Examples:
We were only able to stay and watch the first two chukkers of polo.

Explore Horses

About.com Special Features

Home Allergy Center

Banish mess, reduce allergens, and maintain a clean, healthy home. More >

Home Improvements Made Easy

Inspirational ideas and expert tips to help you pull off your next DIY project. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Horses
  4. Glossary of Horse Terms
  5. A Glossary of Horse Terms
  6. Glossary of Horse Terms-C-
  7. Chukker - Glossary of Horse Terms - Definition of Chukker >

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.