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Buck

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Definition: The term, buck refers to cutting a felled tree up into shorter lengths. For instance, in preparing for log cabin construction, you would cut a tree down, then "buck" it into the lengths required for construction purposes, using a chainsaw.
Also Known As: buck up

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