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What's The Definition Of Bucking?Synonyms | Synonyms for Bucking: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bucking: See Also | Bucking In Webster's Dictionary \Buck"ing\, n.
1. The act or process of soaking or boiling cloth in an
alkaline liquid in the operation of bleaching; also, the
liquid used. --Tomlinson.
2. A washing.
3. The process of breaking up or pulverizing ores.
{Bucking iron} (Mining), a broad-faced hammer, used in
bucking or breaking up ores.
{Bucking kier} (Manuf.), a large circular boiler, or kier,
used in bleaching.
{Bucking stool}, a washing block.
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