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truckle Definition

truckle (trukəl)

noun

truckle bed

Etymology: ME trocle < L trochlea, pulley, roller: see trochlea

intransitive verb -·led, -·ling

to be servile; cringe, submit, toady, etc.: usually with to

Etymology: < truckle (bed): with reference to its low position

truckle Synonyms

truckle

v.

truckle Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bed: Underneath the box bed is a truckle bed drawn out at night, where the younger children could sleep.

Noun used with modifier

  • Cheddar: Each cheddar truckle is approximately 40cm in diameter, 30cm high, 25kg in weight and has a fat content of 48 % .

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