Word Finder - buck

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A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret and shad.

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An uncastrated sheep, a ram.

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A young buck; an adventurous, impetuous, dashing, or high-spirited young man.

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A fop or dandy.

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A black or Native American man.

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A dollar (one hundred cents).

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Can I borrow five bucks?

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A rand (currency unit).

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(by extension) Money.

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Corporations will do anything to make a buck.

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One hundred.

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That skinny guy? C'mon, he can't weigh more than a buck and a quarter [125 pounds].

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An object of various types, placed on a table to indicate turn or status; such as a brass object, placed in rotation on a US Navy wardroom dining table to indicate which officer is to be served first, or an item passed around a poker table indicating the dealer or placed in the pot to remind the winner of some privilege or obligation when his or her turn to deal next comes.

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(in certain metaphors or phrases) Blame; responsibility; scapegoating; finger-pointing.

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pass the buck

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The body of a post mill, particularly in East Anglia. See Wikipedia:Windmill machinery.

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One million dollars.

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A euro.

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A frame on which firewood is sawed; a sawhorse; a sawbuck.

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A leather-covered frame used for gymnastic vaulting

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A wood or metal frame used by automotive customizers and restorers to assist in the shaping of sheet metal bodywork. See Street Rodder "Making a Wood Buck".

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To copulate, as bucks and does.

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A type of African American traditional clogging.

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The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

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The generally sterile hybrid offspring of any two species of animals.

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A hybrid plant.

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A stubborn person.

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A person paid to smuggle drugs.

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A coin or medal minted with obverse and reverse designs not normally seen on the same piece, either intentionally or in error.

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A MMORPG character, or NPC companion in a tabletop RPG, used mainly to store extra inventory for the owner's primary character.

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Any of a group of cocktails involving ginger ale or ginger beer, citrus juice, and various liquors.

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A kind of triangular sail for a yacht.

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A kind of cotton-spinning machine.

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A shoe that has no fitting or strap around the heel, but which covers the foot.

If you were looking for a place to stay and save a buck, you'd have found it.

They only had 4 does and a buck, but that was enough to provide them with all the rabbit meat they could use.

A guy has to make a buck.

But the horse did not buck him off.

I can't afford to waste the buck.

The colour of the buck is a deep brown-black above, sharply marked off from the white of the belly.

Its special habitat is salt plains, as on the coast-line of Gujarat and Orissa, where herds of fifty does may be seen, accompanied by a single buck.

A controller in the synchronous buck converter switches the FETs according to the input voltage waveform to achieve rectification.

Characterization of the band's sound remained elusive despite hints of heavy metal infused with a bluesy style, but the efficient and ferocious beat of Buck Dharma's guitar was the perfect driver for this new musical vehicle.

Charles Shaw Winery makes the eminently quaffable "Two Buck Chuck."

Getting a good night's sleep can make all the difference between getting that trophy buck and coming home empty handed.

With Google Android and Sprint, you can buck the trend.

An alternative hair salon specializes in an avante garde lifestyle, ready to buck the mainstream and journey down the road to creativity.

On the other side of the coin, a few well-placed complexion brightening hair highlights will give you a ton of bang for your buck, and only require touch-ups every 8-12 weeks.

With proper care and gentle handling, feathers can last up to two months, which is certainly plenty of feather for your buck.

A lot of borrowers believed that real estate prices would just keep going up and that the quick equity they would get in their homes as a result of rising prices would make the homes affordable, or allow them to sell and make a quick buck.

Be prepared to spend a little more, but also get ready to get a lot more bang for your buck.

However, portable air conditioning units also cost more than a window unit of a similar size and cooling capacity, meaning perhaps less bang for the buck.

You want to browse them with more care, because these costumes can be very expensive and you'll want to be sure you are getting the most bang for your buck.

Seductive Santa costumes are a hot ticket item for those who want to buck the trend of donning conservative Mrs. Claus gear.

A mask has plenty of bang for the buck and can be a clever pursuit in the making.

If you live in Florida, you'll have trouble making it to a ski resort in a single weekend, and no one goes camping in Michigan in December unless they're trying to bag a buck.

The materials Dooney & Bourke handbags are crafted form include Vachetta leather, Cabrio leather, Croc-print leather, Nu buck, denim, suede, canvas, corduroy, cotton and other high-quality fabrics.

On the flip side, you might consider purchasing a bag that gives you slightly more bang for your buck - particularly if beach trips are a rarity for you.

You can choose from a variety of different scenes for your tooled checkbook cover, including a buck and a doe, elk, bass, or a deer standing in a field of trees.

Overall, the camera offers quite a bit of bang for your buck.

The key to getting the most bang for your buck is to conduct research so you know that you are getting your needs met without going over budget.

If you have yet to discover the comfort and durability of Rainbow Sandals, you are not getting enough bang for your footwear buck.

Drawers give you quite a bit of bang for your buck.

You can try on your Harley Davidson boots without putting yourself out a buck if they don't fit.

Buy colors and styles you'll wear often; this way, you really get the most bang for your buck.

If you're a hunter, a six-point buck might look out from the middle.

Depending on the quantity of ink you intend to purchase, you can make your selections from these following options to get the most bang for your buck.

By researching prices on a number of different travel websites, and you'll find the best way to get the most bang for your buck.

You want to find a place where you can get the most bang for your buck while appeasing everyone in the clan.

The resort's kids' programs are world-class and include fun adventures like a day sailing trip to Buck Island Reef and nature walks where kids pick and taste local fruit.

Traveling to the island paradise is a priceless adventure, though to get the most bang for your buck, it's important to research available vacation options, so you can tailor your trip to meet your family's specific needs and wants.

The Breitling Colt Quartz II Men's 302II can survive underwater up to 500 meters, which is definitely a lot of bang for your buck.

I was lead architect for ABC Company and involved in the preliminary design for the Buck Building.

The reader knows you were lead architect on the Buck Building.

Your budget will have a major impact on your decision to buy a new or used vehicle, but you may also want to consider a used car if you need to get more bang for your buck.

It is quite simple to make, and may even save you a buck or two.

To make sure you are getting the best for your buck, you need to understand the differences between types and weights of yarn.

Obesity and portion control cannot remain exclusive of each other if we're going to buck the current weight gain trend in this country.

Many whole grain products are available; choose the ones that tempt your taste buds and give you the most nutrition bang for your buck.

Your goal is to go for the biggest bang for the buck or the most nutrition in the smallest amount of calories.

Staying up to date on the latest news and strength training advice and tips can help you get the most bang for your buck, saving time and energy while achieving maximum results.

Kettlebells offer a lot of bang for your fitness buck, but the reason they're effective is because they work your core and offset your balance in unexpected ways as you swing the weight around.

In the short run, term insurance offers the most bang for the buck for your insurance dollar.

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