1. chinook - Noun
2. Chinook - Proper noun
One of a tribe of North American Indians now living in the state of Washington, noted for the custom of flattening their skulls. Chinooks also called Flathead Indians.
A warm westerly wind from the country of the Chinooks, sometimes experienced on the slope of the Rocky Mountains, in Montana and the adjacent territory.
A jargon of words from various languages (the largest proportion of which is from that of the Chinooks) generally understood by all the Indian tribes of the northwestern territories of the United States.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAn earlier anti-aircraft kill by the Taliban occurred during Operation Red Wings, on 28 June 2005 when a Chinook helicopter was destroyed by unguided rocket propelled grenades. Source: Internet
As the Chinook flew over Mesquite, a huge orange water bucket trailed behind on a 150-foot line. Source: Internet
A new Covid Aviation Task force was readied to deal with emergencies across the UK, including two RAF Chinook helicopters at RAF Odiham and two RAF Puma helicopters based in Kinross Barracks. Source: Internet
Chinook and sockeye salmon from central Idaho, for example, travel over convert and climb nearly convert from the Pacific Ocean as they return to spawn. Source: Internet
AgustaWestland assembles the CH-47F under license, known as the Chinook ICH-47F, for several customers. Source: Internet
As with any new piece of equipment, the Chinook presented a major problem of "customer education". Source: Internet