BUCK

Definition:

1. [noun] a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
   Synonyms: vaulting horse, long horse
   
   
2. [noun] a piece of paper money worth one dollar
   Synonyms: dollar, dollar bill, one dollar bill, clam
   
   
3. [noun] United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973)
   Synonyms: Buck, Pearl Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker Buck
   
   
4. [noun] a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
   Synonyms: sawhorse, horse, saw
   
   
5. [noun] mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)
   
   
6. [verb] to strive with determination; "John is bucking for a promotion"
   
   
7. [verb] resist; "buck the trend"
   Synonyms: go against
   
   
8. [verb] move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"
   Synonyms: tear, shoot, shoot down, charge
   
   
9. [verb] jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"
   Synonyms: jerk, hitch
   
   
10. [adjective] of the lowest rank in a category; "a buck private"
    
    

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Related Words:

• rip
• trestle
• stag

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