Heres the requested information about "rucks":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural: rucks)
2. Definitions:
- (Rugby) A situation in which the ball is on the ground and players from both teams close around it, trying to kick it backwards towards their own team.
- (Military) A backpack or knapsack used by soldiers.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /rʌks/
- UK: /rʌks/
4. Origin and Usage:
- The word "rucks" originated from the word "ruck" which means a heap or pile. In rugby, a "ruck" is a situation in which players from both teams close around the ball on the ground, trying to gain possession of it. In military usage, a "rucksack" or "knapsack" is a backpack carried by soldiers.
5. Synonyms:
- (Rugby) Maul, Scrum
- (Military) Backpack, Knapsack
6. Related Words:
- Cruck, Truck, Struck, Brusk, Pluck
7. Example Sentences:
- The ball was on the ground and the players from both teams closed around it, forming a ruck.
- The soldiers carried their rucksacks on their backs as they marched through the jungle.