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Buck
01
a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
Examples
The buck stood proudly in the meadow during mating season.
Hunters often track bucks for sport and population control.
02
one dollar
Examples
He found a buck on the sidewalk and used it to buy a lottery ticket.
The coffee shop raised the price of a cup of coffee by a buck.
03
a vaulting apparatus resembling a pommel-less horse, with one end elongated, used for gymnastic exercises
Examples
The gymnast practiced jumps on the buck.
The coach adjusted the buck for the student's height.
04
a frame or support used to hold wood or timber while it is being sawed
Examples
The carpenter placed the log on the buck before sawing.
Large beams were cut using a sturdy buck.
to buck
01
to strongly resist or oppose something
Transitive: to buck a decision or development
Examples
The company 's employees decided to buck the new policy, expressing concerns about its impact.
The community chose to buck the proposed development project, voicing strong opposition.
02
(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
Examples
The horse bucked wildly, throwing the rider off balance.
As soon as the cowboy mounted the horse, it began to buck.
03
to push or work toward achieving success or advancement
Intransitive
Examples
She was willing to buck, using questionable tactics to secure the promotion.
The politician was known to buck, often compromising his values for political gain.
04
(of a vehicle) to move in an unsteady or jerky manner, often due to mechanical issues
Intransitive
Examples
The car began to buck as we drove over the rough road.
The truck bucked and jolted, making the ride uncomfortable.
