Definition of run

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Run (v. i.) To encounter or incur, as a danger or risk; as, to run the risk of losing one's life. See To run the chances, below..

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Sled :: Sled (n.) A vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the snow or ice; -- in England called sledge..
Truncated :: Truncated (imp. & p. p.) of Truncat.
Gecko :: Gecko (n.) Any lizard of the family Geckonidae. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical pupils. Their toes are generally expanded, and furnished with adhesive disks, by which they can run over walls and ceilings. They are numerous in warm countries, and a few species are found in Europe and the United States. See Wall gecko, Fanfoot..
Runt :: Runt (a.) A variety of domestic pigeon, related to the barb and carrier..
Run :: Run (n.) The aftermost part of a vessel's hull where it narrows toward the stern, under the quarter..
Trunnel :: Trunnel (n.) A trundle.
Sarmentaceous :: Sarmentaceous (a.) Bearing sarments, or runners, as the strawberry..
Overrun :: Overrun (v. t.) To carry over, or back, as type, from one line or page into the next after, or next before..
Thorax :: Thorax (n.) The part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen, containing that part of the body cavity the walls of which are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest..
Run :: Run (a.) Smuggled; as, run goods..
Recurrent :: Recurrent (a.) Running back toward its origin; as, a recurrent nerve or artery..
Clack :: Clack (n.) To utter words rapidly and continually, or with abruptness; to let the tongue run..
Truncheoned :: Truncheoned (a.) Having a truncheon.
Slewed :: Slewed (a.) Somewhat drunk.
Buzzsaw :: Buzzsaw () A circular saw; -- so called from the buzzing it makes when running at full speed.
Plagal :: Plagal (a.) Having a scale running from the dominant to its octave; -- said of certain old church modes or tunes, as opposed to those called authentic, which ran from the tonic to its octave..
Fusee :: Fusee (n.) A small packet of explosive material with wire appendages allowing it to be conveniently attached to a railroad track. It will explode with a loud report when run over by a train, and is used to provide a warning signal to the engineer..
Tippling-house :: Tippling-house (n.) A house in which liquors are sold in drams or small quantities, to be drunk on the premises..
Running :: Running (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ru.
Rung :: Rung (n.) One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff.
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