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noun buck·et \ˈbə-kət\

Definition of bucket

1 : a typically cylindrical vessel for catching, holding, or carrying liquids or solids
2 : something resembling a bucket: such asa : the scoop of an excavating machineb : one of the receptacles on the rim of a waterwheelc : one of the cups of an endless-belt conveyord : one of the vanes of a turbine rotor
3 : bucketful
4 : bucket seat
5 : basket 3b

Middle English, from Anglo-French buket, from Old English būc pitcher, belly; akin to Old High German būh belly

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First Known Use: 13th century

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verb buck·et

bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire
getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging

1640

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noun

: an open container with a handle that is used especially to hold and carry water and other liquids
: the amount contained in a bucket
: a large container that is part of a machine (such as a tractor) and that is used for digging or carrying dirt, rocks, and other material

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noun buck·et \ˈbə-kət\

1 : a usually round container with a handle for holding or carrying liquids or solids
2 : a large container that is part of a machine and is used for collecting, scooping, or carrying
3 : bucketful a bucket of water sweating buckets