rung2 |
a horizontal crossbar, usu. rounded and usu. one of several, braced between two vertical members, as on a ladder or between the legs of a chair. |
runic1 |
consisting of or written using runes. [2 definitions] |
runic2 |
pertaining to a class of ancient Scandinavian poetry or literature. |
run-in |
(informal) a clash or quarrel. [2 definitions] |
run into |
to meet (someone) without planning to. [2 definitions] |
runless |
combined form of run. |
runlet |
a tiny and usu. intermittent stream; rivulet. |
run low |
to become nearly used up. [2 definitions] |
runnel |
a small stream; rivulet. [2 definitions] |
runner |
someone or something that runs, esp. in races. [7 definitions] |
runner-up |
the person or team that finishes a competition in second place. |
running |
the act or activity of one that runs. [7 definitions] |
running board |
a narrow footboard or step along the sides and below the doors of some early automobiles and other vehicles. |
running fire |
a rapid, continuous series of shots. [2 definitions] |
running head |
a descriptive heading or title printed at the top of every, or every other, page of a publication. |
running knot |
a slipknot. |
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] |