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.
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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