ruck

/rʌk/

Definitions

1. noun

a cluster of people, especially a group of people walking together, especially in a disorderly or crowded manner

“The tourists made a ruck of people on the narrow mountain path.”

2. verb

to disturb or disarrange something, especially a surface

“The ruck of the carpet was noticeable after the accident.”

3. noun

a bundle or package, especially one carried on the back

“He shouldered his ruck and prepared to leave.”

4. verb

to take or carry something, especially on the back, often in a bundle or package

“She rucked up her coat and took the baby from the car seat.”

Synonyms

  • bundle
  • cluster
  • crowd

Antonyms

  • empty
  • vacant