buck

resist

“buck the trend”

move quickly and violently

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973)

a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

a framework for holding wood that is being sawed

jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

“the yung filly bucked”

mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)

to strive with determination

“John is bucking for a promotion”