Definition of Bucking

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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