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buckjump

Syllabification: (buck·jump)
Pronunciation: /ˈbəkˌjəmp/
Australian
Definition of buckjump

verb

[no object]
  • (of a horse) jump vertically with the head lowered, back arched, and legs drawn together in an attempt to unseat the rider.

noun

[often as modifier]
  • an act or display of buckjumping:a buckjump rider

Derivatives

buckjumper

noun

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