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BUCKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Bucking.

Bucking - as a noun

A gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
long horsevaulting horse

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pearl buckpearl s. buckpearl sydenstricker buck

A piece of paper money worth one dollar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamdollardollar billone dollar bill

A framework for holding wood that is being sawed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horsesawbucksawhorse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
frameframework
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
eutherianeutherian mammalplacentalplacental mammal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bucking - as a verb

To strive with determination

Example: "John is bucking for a promotion"

Resist

Example: "Buck the trend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go against

Move quickly and violently

Example: "The car tore down the street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chargeshoottear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongspeedstep on it
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Example: "The young filly bucked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hitch

Example Sentences

"The horse was bucking wildly, trying to throw its rider off."
"The cowboy was bucking hay bales onto the truck."
"She was bucking the trend and starting her own business."
"He was bucking against the system, demanding change."
"The hiker had a hard time bucking the strong headwinds."
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Word Game Points

Is BUCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bucking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUCKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BUCKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bucking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUCKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is BUCKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bucking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUCKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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