buck

Resist.

“buck the trend”

Move quickly and violently.

Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched.

“the yung filly bucked”

To strive with determination.

“John is bucking for a promotion”

A piece of paper money worth one dollar.

United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973).

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

A framework for holding wood that is being sawed.

Mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope).