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rucking

/rʌkɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does rucking mean?

noun

The act of carrying a heavy backpack or rucksack, typically while hiking or trekking. In rugby, a ruck is a formation of players contesting the ball on the ground.

Example

"The hikers had to ruck up the steep mountain trail, their packs weighing heavily on their backs."

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