ruckcommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom English ruck.Definition1. Spontaneous gathering in which players from opposing teams stand, push each other, and struggle on the ground for possession of the ball.rugbyexpandSynonymsmêlée ouvertemêlée spontanéeAntonymsmaulmêléemêlée organiséeHyperonymregroupementTranslationsgerman:offenes Gedrängeenglish:ruck