running light |
any of various lights that a ship or aircraft traveling at night must display to signal its position and movement. |
running mate |
a candidate for a political office that is closely associated with a more important office. [2 definitions] |
running start |
see "flying start." |
runny |
tending to flow, leak, or drip too much. [2 definitions] |
runoff |
an additional trial, contest, or election, as to break a tie. [2 definitions] |
run off |
to leave too early, or to leave quickly and suddenly. [3 definitions] |
run-of-the-mill |
commonplace or mediocre; ordinary; unremarkable. |
run-on |
of or designating that which is run on or appended, as in printing or printed matter. [3 definitions] |
run-on sentence |
in writing, two or more sentences incorrectly constructed as one. |
run out |
to use something to the point where there is nothing left even though it is still needed or desired (often fol. by "of"). [4 definitions] |
run out of time |
to use up all the time that one has been given to complete a particular activity. |
run over |
of a moving vehicle or a driver operating a moving vehicle, to hit and knock down (someone or something), causing serious injury or death. [2 definitions] |
run riot |
to move, act, or grow without control. |
runt |
an undersized or stunted animal, esp. the smallest of a litter, as of pigs or dogs. [2 definitions] |
run the gauntlet |
to expose oneself to harsh criticism or attacks by multiple people, especially by being forced to proceed through two lines of attackers. |
run-through |
a quick review or rehearsal of a sequence of actions, such as a play, musical performance, or dance. |
run up |
to keep adding to something and cause it to become large. [2 definitions] |
runway |
a smooth, level strip, usu. paved, on which aircraft take off and land; airstrip. [4 definitions] |
run wild |
to grow unrestrained or unchecked. [2 definitions] |
rupee |
the chief monetary unit of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, equaling one hundred paise. [3 definitions] |
rupiah |
the chief monetary unit of Indonesia, equaling one hundred sen. |