buck
buck
bʌk
bak
British pronunciation
/bʌk/

Definizione e significato di "buck"in inglese

01

maschio

a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
buck definition and meaning
example
Esempi
In some species, the buck is more territorial than the doe.
In alcune specie, il maschio è più territoriale della femmina.
example
Esempi
He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game.
Scommise un dollaro con il suo amico che la sua squadra preferita avrebbe vinto la partita.
03

a vaulting apparatus resembling a pommel-less horse, with one end elongated, used for gymnastic exercises

example
Esempi
He performed a handspring over the buck.
04

a frame or support used to hold wood or timber while it is being sawed

example
Esempi
The buck made it easier to saw long pieces of lumber.
to buck
01

resistere, opporsi

to strongly resist or oppose something
Transitive: to buck a decision or development
to buck definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The company 's employees decided to buck the new policy, expressing concerns about its impact.
I dipendenti dell'azienda hanno deciso di opporsi alla nuova politica, esprimendo preoccupazioni per il suo impatto.
02

scartare, impennarsi

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The rider was thrown off when the horse suddenly bucked.
Il cavaliere è stato disarcionato quando il cavallo ha improvvisamente sgroppato.
03

lottare, battersi

to push or work toward achieving success or advancement
Intransitive
example
Esempi
She was willing to buck, using questionable tactics to secure the promotion.
Era disposta a combattere, usando tattiche discutibili per assicurarsi la promozione.
04

scuotere, sobbalzare

(of a vehicle) to move in an unsteady or jerky manner, often due to mechanical issues
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The motorbike bucked as the throttle was pressed too quickly after starting.
La moto s'impennò quando l'acceleratore fu premuto troppo rapidamente dopo l'avviamento.
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