BUCKED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973)

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a framework for holding wood that is being sawed

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated

Example: used lengthwise for vaulting

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Example: the yung filly bucked

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

move quickly and violently

Example: The car tore down the street; He came charging into my office

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

resist

Example: buck the trend

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

to strive with determination

Example: John is bucking for a promotion