Definition of run

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Run (a.) To creep, as serpents..

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Spica :: Spica (n.) A kind of bandage passing, by successive turns and crosses, from an extremity to the trunk; -- so called from its resemblance to a spike of a barley..
Brunswick Green :: Brunswick green () An oxychloride of copper, used as a green pigment; also, a carbonate of copper similarly employed..
Excurrent :: Excurrent (a.) Running or extending out; as, an excurrent midrib, one which projects beyond the apex of a leaf; an excurrent steam or trunk, one which continues to the top..
Maranta :: Maranta (n.) A genus of endogenous plants found in tropical America, and some species also in India. They have tuberous roots containing a large amount of starch, and from one species (Maranta arundinacea) arrowroot is obtained. Many kinds are cultivated for ornament..
Water Cress :: Water cress () A perennial cruciferous herb (Nasturtium officinale) growing usually in clear running or spring water. The leaves are pungent, and used for salad and as an antiscorbutic..
Longitudinal :: Longitudinal (a.) Extending in length; in the direction of the length; running lengthwise, as distinguished from transverse; as, the longitudinal diameter of a body..
Run :: Run (v. i.) To cause to enter; to thrust; as, to run a sword into or through the body; to run a nail into the foot..
Outstrip :: Outstrip (v. t.) To go faster than; to outrun; to advance beyond; to leave behing.
Range :: Range (v.) The step of a ladder; a rung.
Render :: Render (v. i.) To pass; to run; -- said of the passage of a rope through a block, eyelet, etc.; as, a rope renders well, that is, passes freely; also, to yield or give way..
Tarantass :: Tarantass (n.) A low four-wheeled carriage used in Russia. The carriage box rests on two long, springy poles which run from the fore to the hind axletree. When snow falls, the wheels are taken off, and the body is mounted on a sledge..
Shrunk :: Shrunk (p. p.) of Shrin.
Tram :: Tram (n.) A four-wheeled truck running on rails, and used in a mine, as for carrying coal or ore..
Drunk :: Drunk (a.) Drenched or saturated with moisture or liquid.
Truckle :: Truckle (v. t.) To roll or move upon truckles, or casters; to trundle..
Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted..
Barleybreak :: Barleybreak (n.) An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley, or other grain, in which some of the party attempt to catch others who run from a goal..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A part that suspends a journal box in which shafting runs. See Illust. of Countershaft.
Unicostate :: Unicostate (a.) Having a single rib or strong nerve running upward from the base; -- said of a leaf.
Concourse :: Concourse (n.) A moving, flowing, or running together; confluence..
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