Definition of running

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Running (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ru.

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Undercurrent :: Undercurrent (a.) Running beneath the surface; hidden.
Tachometer :: Tachometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the velocity of running water in a river or canal, consisting of a wheel with inclined vanes, which is turned by the current. The rotations of the wheel are recorded by clockwork..
Precurse :: Precurse (n.) A forerunning.
Gallop :: Gallop (v. i.) A mode of running by a quadruped, particularly by a horse, by lifting alternately the fore feet and the hind feet, in successive leaps or bounds..
Coasting :: Coasting (a.) Sailing along or near a coast, or running between ports along a coast..
Tormentor :: Tormentor (n.) An implement for reducing a stiff soil, resembling a harrow, but running upon wheels..
Run :: Run (v. i.) To go through or accomplish by running; as, to run a race; to run a certain career..
Purl :: Purl (n.) A gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook..
Laving :: Laving (v. i.) Issuing continually from the earth; running; flowing; as, a living spring; -- opposed to stagnant..
Xystus :: Xystus (n.) A long and open portico, for athletic exercises, as wrestling, running, etc., for use in winter or in stormy weather..
Sledding :: Sledding (n.) The state of the snow which admits of the running of sleds; as, the sledding is good..
Hip :: Hip (n.) The external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides or skirts of a roof, which have their wall plates running in different directions..
Current :: Current (a.) Running or moving rapidly.
Crosshead :: Crosshead (n.) A beam or bar across the head or end of a rod, etc., or a block attached to it and carrying a knuckle pin; as the solid crosspiece running between parallel slides, which receives motion from the piston of a steam engine and imparts it to the connecting rod, which is hinged to the crosshead..
Dog-legged :: dog-legged (a.) Noting a flight of stairs, consisting of two or more straight portions connected by a platform (landing) or platforms, and running in opposite directions without an intervening wellhole..
Curriculum :: Curriculum (n.) A race course; a place for running.
Conveyor :: Conveyor (n.) A contrivance for carrying objects from place to place; esp., one for conveying grain, coal, etc., -- as a spiral or screw turning in a pipe or trough, an endless belt with buckets, or a truck running along a rope..
Confluent :: Confluent (a.) Running together or uniting, as pimples or pustules..
Run :: Run (n.) The act of running; as, a long run; a good run; a quick run; to go on the run..
Stumble :: Stumble (n.) A trip in walking or running.
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