Bŭck'ing, n.
n. 1. The act or process of soaking cloth in lye for bleaching; also, the lye or liquor; a washing. Tomlinson. 2. The process of breaking up or pulverizing ores.
n. 1. The act or process of soaking cloth in lye for bleaching; also, the lye or liquor; a washing. Tomlinson. 2. The process of breaking up or pulverizing ores.