rung Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
stave; round.
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noun one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
spoke; rundle.
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verb sound loudly and sonorously
ring; peal.
- the bells rang
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verb ring or echo with sound
reverberate; ring; echo; resound.
- the hall resounded with laughter
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verb make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
ring; knell.
- Ring the bells
- My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church
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verb get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
phone; ring; call; telephone; call up.
- I tried to call you all night
- Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
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verb extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
skirt; ring; border; environ; surround.
- The forest surrounds my property
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verb attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
band; ring.
- ring birds
- band the geese to observe their migratory patterns
WordNet
Rung
Definitions
imp. & p. p. of Ring .
Rung noun
Etymology
OE.Definitions
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(Shipbuilding) A floor timber in a ship. -
One of the rounds of a ladder. -
One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff. -
(Mach.) One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.