A chute is a steep, narrow slope or terrain that people or things can slide down
. Chutes can be found in various forms, such as:
- Water chutes : Steep, narrow slides for water to flow down, like rapids in a river
- Laundry chutes : Narrow, steep slides for objects or people to go down, often used in buildings for transporting laundry
- Garbage chutes : Similar to laundry chutes, but used for disposing of garbage or trash
- Emergency chutes : Chutes designed for use in emergency situations, such as sliding down a plane's front exits during an emergency landing
- Couloirs : Narrow, steep gorges in the side of a mountain, which can be considered chutes as well
In the context of skiing, chutes are sections of terrain that skiers can ski through, but they may be limited by rocks or trees, making the run narrower
. The term "chute" is often used to refer to these types of terrain, and skiers may use chutes for various purposes, such as descending steep slopes or navigating difficult terrain.
