English

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Etymology

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From ruck +‎ -woman.

Noun

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ruckwoman (plural ruckwomen)

  1. (Australian rules football) A female ruck; a woman who contests rucks.

Usage notes

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"Ruck" is a gender-neutral term for the position. "Ruckman" is sometimes considered to refer only to men, but is often considered gender-neutral. "Ruckwoman" only refers to women.