01 n. The act or process of soaking or boiling cloth in an alkaline liquid in the operation of bleaching; also, the liquid used.
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1.
The act or process of soaking or boiling cloth in an alkaline liquid in the operation of bleaching; also, the liquid used.
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2.
A washing.
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3.
The process of breaking up or pulverizing ores.
Phrases & compounds
Bucking iron —
a broad-faced hammer, used in bucking or breaking up ores.
Bucking kier —
a large circular boiler, or kier, used in bleaching.
Bucking stool —
a washing block.