Buck (Noun)
Meaning 1
A framework for holding wood that is being sawed.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gymnast sprinted down the runway to perform her best vault on the buck.
- Vaulters must be careful not to slip on the horse or buck during their approach runs.
- Her dismount from the buck was perfect, sticking the landing without taking a step.
- The new buck at the gym was higher and more challenging than the old one had been.
- After a few disappointing vaults, she finally managed to master the layout on the buck.
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Meaning 3
United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
Mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope).
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 5
A piece of paper money worth one dollar.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.