Synonyms for

Ruck

Verb / rʌk / Another word for ruck — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tightly packed group of people or things

Synonyms & similar words

pucker ruckup herd cluster crowd mass pile heap group throng swarm pack bunch collection aggregation assembly gathering congregation cram jam squeeze congest stuff

Example sentences

  1. The players formed a ruck around the ball.
  2. A ruck of fans gathered outside of the stadium.
  3. The librarian had to organize the ruck of books on the shelf.
  4. The ruck of students made it difficult for the teacher to move around the classroom.
  5. The ruck of tourists made it hard to see the sights.

Quotes

  • The ruck of events had left him exhausted and wanting to escape to a quiet place.
  • The ruck of people in the city made her feel claustrophobic.
  • The ruck of papers on her desk made her feel overwhelmed.

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