ruck

/rək/
IPA guide

Other forms: rucked; rucks; rucking

Definitions of ruck
  1. verb
    become wrinkled or drawn together
    synonyms: pucker, ruck up
    see moresee less
    type of:
    crease, crinkle, crisp, ruckle, scrunch, scrunch up, wrinkle
    make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in
  2. noun
    an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)
    synonyms: pucker
    see moresee less
    type of:
    bend, crease, crimp, flexure, fold, plication
    an angular or rounded shape made by folding
  3. noun
    a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
    “his brilliance raised him above the ruck”
    synonyms: herd
    see moresee less
    type of:
    concourse, multitude, throng
    a large gathering of people
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘ruck'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family