n.
Pronunciation: ' r ə k
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, heap, pile, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hraukr rick ― more at RICK
Date: 15th century
1 a : the usual run of persons or things : GENERALITY <trying to rise above the ruck ― Richard Holt> b : an indistinguishable gathering : JUMBLE
2 : the persons or things following the vanguard <finished the race in the ruck >