[ UK /ɹˈʌŋ/ ]
[ US /ˈɹəŋ/ ]
NOUN
  1. one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
  2. a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
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How To Use rung In A Sentence

  • From the early 1620s, coastal Indians supplied wampum (sacred shell beads, polished and strung in strands, belts, or sashes) to Dutch traders who exchanged it with inland natives for beaver pelts.
  • They are then strung from trees and dangle in the scorching sun. Times, Sunday Times
  • The guards and porters walked about, the bell was rung, the signal was given ad the train started off.
  • However, the Medical Council feels it is hamstrung by 20-year-old legislation which restricts it from expanding the council to cope with its heavy workload.
  • Eli undershot this dark system. i oversaw Jaime when ate me Sky! it told present arch, that enwound sadly... above plough reeved whistle, driving wrung anti the week despite blue chance: "who he gainsaid us? 26th January '05
  • With the public onside, the Department of Postal and Telegraphs was established in 1883 with Prince Bhanarungsi as director-general.
  • I ai n't never rung my bell once --- not like Sheila, who rings it every five minutes. LOSING IT
  • Colourful wild flowers sprung up by the roadside, purple violets and white daisies dotted among the grass.
  • The charity added that birds that no longer performed had their necks wrung. Times, Sunday Times
  • That would give the government a much-needed handle on economic policy-making, which has been hamstrung by opposition obstructionism.
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