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mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope) United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973) jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked" resist; "buck the trend" to strive with determination; "John is bucking for a promotion" of the lowest rank in a category; "a buck private" subordinate a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting a framework for holding wood that is being sawed a piece of paper money worth one dollar move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office" |
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