puck, in Germanic mythology
puck (pŭk), in Germanic folklore, generic name for various malevolent spirits. The medieval English pouke was often identified with the devil. However, the Puck of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a mischievous but friendly fairy.Puck, in astronomy
Puck, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus Uranus (y
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puck
A mouse-like object used to draw on a digitizer tablet. A puck is more precise than a mouse. See digitizer tablet and mouse.
puck1
1. a small disc of hard rubber used in ice hockey
2. a stroke at the ball in hurling
puck2
a mischievous or evil spirit
Puck [pək]
(astronomy)
A satellite of Uranus orbiting at a mean distance of 53,440 miles (86,010 kilometers) with a period of 18 hours 20 minutes, and with a diameter of about 96 miles (154 kilometers).
Puck
the “shrewd and knavish sprite” who causes minor catastrophes and embarrassing situations. [Br. Drama: Shakespeare A Midsummer Night’s Dream]
See : Fairy
Puck
knavish hobgoblin who plays pranks. [Br. Folklore & Lit.: A Midsummer Night’s Dream]
See : Mischievousness
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