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rung
1[ ruhng ]
rung
2[ ruhng ]
noun
- one of the crosspieces, usually rounded, forming the steps of a ladder.
- a rounded or shaped piece fixed horizontally, for strengthening purposes, as between the legs of a chair.
- a spoke of a wheel.
- a stout stick, rod, or bar, especially one of rounded section, forming a piece in something framed or constructed.
- a stage in a scale, level in a hierarchy, etc.; degree:
He rose a few rungs in the company.
rung
1/ ʌŋ /
noun
- one of the bars or rods that form the steps of a ladder
- a crosspiece between the legs of a chair, etc
- nautical a spoke on a ship's wheel or a handle projecting from the periphery
- dialect.a cudgel or staff
rung
2/ ʌŋ /
verb
- the past participle of ring 2
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Usage
See ring 2
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Derived Forms
- ˈܲԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲԲl adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rung1
before 1000; Middle English; Old English hrung; cognate with Gothic hrunga rod, German Runge
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rung1
Old English hrung ; related to Old High German runga , Gothic hrugga
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Guthrie “always stood up for the poor, the downtrodden, for those on the lowest rungs of the ladder. He expressed it on his guitar, which said ‘This machine kills fascists.’”
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The Madrid Open is a WTA 1000 event - the rung of tournaments below the Grand Slams - and one of the most important in the build-up to next month's French Open.
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Otherwise, it’s just another rung in a ladder he’ll continue climbing at warp speed.
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Don’t be surprised if there’s a few extra cents rung up on your receipt this week.
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But before long, alarm bells were starting to be rung.
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