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- pronunciation:
- buhk
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bucks, bucking, bucked |
| definition 1: |
of an animal, to leap off the ground and come down with stiff front legs.
The horse bucked, and the cowboy went flying. |
| definition 2: |
to go forward in a series of jerks.
The car was bucking wildly. |
| definition 3: |
to oppose strongly or force one's way against.
The boat bucked the whipping waves. |
| related words: |
bound, oppose, rear |
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