Mining. [f. BUCK v.5] A hammer used in bucking ore (see quot.).
1653. Manlove, Rhymed Chron., 261. Break-offs, and Buckers, Randum of the Rake.
1747. Hooson, Miner’s Dict., H ij b. A mixture of Stone … with the Ore … goes under the Bucker, and then it yeilds good Smitham.
1851. Tapping, Gloss. Derbysh. Min. T. (E. D. S.), Bucker … consists of a flat piece of iron about the size of a man’s open hand; at the back of it is a broad ring, through which is thrust a piece of wood for a handle.
