noun General Slang

Ruck

RUK · noun · slang

A rucksack; also to march under a heavy pack.

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Definitions

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A large military backpack, or the act of marching long distances carrying it.

“We rucked twelve miles before sunrise.”
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Ruck In A Sentence

We rucked twelve miles before sunrise.

Origin & Usage

From 'rucksack'; German 'Rücken' (back).

Variants rucksackrucking

People Also Ask

What does "ruck" mean?

As a noun it is a large military backpack (rucksack); as a verb it means to march long distances carrying that loaded pack.

What is a "ruck march"?

It is a foot march covering distance while wearing a heavy rucksack, a staple of military training.

Where does the word come from?

It is short for "rucksack," which traces back to the German "Rücken," meaning back.

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