Chinook

/tʃɪˈnuːk/
noun

A warm wind that blows from the Pacific Ocean to the regions of western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

In the middle of winter, a chinook wind warmed the region.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A warm wind that blows from the Pacific Ocean to the regions of western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

Often appears as...

  • chinook wind
  • chinook conditions
noun

A type of salmon fish found in the North Pacific.

Chinook salmon is popular for its high fat content and flavor.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A type of salmon fish found in the North Pacific.

Often appears as...

  • chinook salmon
  • chinook fisheries
noun

A U.S. military helicopter used for transporting troops and supplies.

The soldiers boarded the Chinook and prepared for deployment.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A U.S. military helicopter used for transporting troops and supplies.

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  • board the chinook
  • chinook helicopter

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noun

A member of an indigenous people living in the northwestern U.S.

The Chinook tribe has a rich cultural history in the Pacific Northwest.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A member of an indigenous people living in the northwestern U.S.

Often appears as...

  • chinook tribe
  • chinook people
noun

A type of dog that is an American breed known for its athletic nature.

The Chinook is a versatile dog that can be trained for many different tasks.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A type of dog that is an American breed known for its athletic nature.

Often appears as...

  • chinook dog
  • chinook breed
noun

A warm wind that blows from the Pacific Ocean to the regions of western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

In the middle of winter, a chinook wind warmed the region.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A warm wind that blows from the Pacific Ocean to the regions of western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

Often appears as...

  • chinook wind
  • chinook conditions
noun

A type of salmon fish found in the North Pacific.

Chinook salmon is popular for its high fat content and flavor.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A type of salmon fish found in the North Pacific.

Often appears as...

  • chinook salmon
  • chinook fisheries
noun

A U.S. military helicopter used for transporting troops and supplies.

The soldiers boarded the Chinook and prepared for deployment.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A U.S. military helicopter used for transporting troops and supplies.

Often appears as...

  • board the chinook
  • chinook helicopter

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A member of an indigenous people living in the northwestern U.S.

The Chinook tribe has a rich cultural history in the Pacific Northwest.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A member of an indigenous people living in the northwestern U.S.

Often appears as...

  • chinook tribe
  • chinook people
noun

A type of dog that is an American breed known for its athletic nature.

The Chinook is a versatile dog that can be trained for many different tasks.
Visual representation of "chinook" - A type of dog that is an American breed known for its athletic nature.

Often appears as...

  • chinook dog
  • chinook breed
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Weather Phenomenon

A chinook is known for suddenly raising temperatures, helping to melt snow in winter.

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The heavy snow began to disappear as the chinook arrived.
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Regional Specific

Use 'chinook' to refer to this wind especially when talking about weather in western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

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Farmers expect an early spring if the chinook comes soon.
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Weather Phenomenon

A chinook is known for suddenly raising temperatures, helping to melt snow in winter.

Illustration for Weather Phenomenon
The heavy snow began to disappear as the chinook arrived.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Regional Specific

Use 'chinook' to refer to this wind especially when talking about weather in western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

Illustration for Regional Specific
Farmers expect an early spring if the chinook comes soon.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Weather Phenomenon

A chinook is known for suddenly raising temperatures, helping to melt snow in winter.

Illustration for Weather Phenomenon
The heavy snow began to disappear as the chinook arrived.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Regional Specific

Use 'chinook' to refer to this wind especially when talking about weather in western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

Illustration for Regional Specific
Farmers expect an early spring if the chinook comes soon.
Visual representation of the word "Chinook"

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Video examples

It's time to question...

some states have decided to ban them some of you may have read about the fda's consideration right now of genetically engineered salmon the salmon on top is a genetically engineered chinook salmon using a gene from the

Video examples

After Largest Dam...

walk up and around the corner and do a second set just around the corner here we'll see chinook salmon coho steelhead Chum bull trout and all of those are federally listed as being endangered

Video examples

It's time to question...

some states have decided to ban them some of you may have read about the fda's consideration right now of genetically engineered salmon the salmon on top is a genetically engineered chinook salmon using a gene from the

Video examples

After Largest Dam...

walk up and around the corner and do a second set just around the corner here we'll see chinook salmon coho steelhead Chum bull trout and all of those are federally listed as being endangered

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