Truckle
Pronunciation: /ˈtɹʌkklɪ/
Truckle (verb)
- to obey someone in power in a way that seems weak or without self-respect.
Examples
- He refused to truckle to the demands of the manager.
- She would never truckle to unfair rules.
Common collocations: truckle to authority, truckle under pressure, truckle wheel, small truckle
Truckle (noun)
- a small wheel, often used under furniture to make it easy to move.
Examples
- The cart moved smoothly on its truckle.
- Each truckle was carefully inspected for damage.