Ruck

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ruhk'RUK'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Grounded

MEANING

A heap or stackEspecially of hay or straw

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old English 'hrēac', meaning 'heap' or 'stack'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The term 'ruck' is often used in agricultural contexts.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in farming communities to describe large piles of harvested crops.

🇬🇧English
Sharp

MEANING

A term used in rugby for a loose scrum or pile-up

ORIGIN

British English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the rugby term describing a phase of play.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in rugby-playing nations like the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term became popular with the rise of rugby in the 19th century.

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Ruck - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations