Definition of run

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Run (a.) To move rapidly by springing steps so that there is an instant in each step when neither foot touches the ground; -- so distinguished from walking in athletic competition.

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Tack :: Tack (v. t.) The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as, the starboard tack, or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence, the run of a vessel on one tack; also, a change of direction..
Wallower :: Wallower (n.) A lantern wheel; a trundle.
Cribbing :: Cribbing (n.) A vicious habit of a horse; crib-biting. The horse lays hold of the crib or manger with his teeth and draws air into the stomach with a grunting sound.
Soma :: Soma (n.) The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail..
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Crunching :: Crunching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crunc.
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Backboard :: Backboard (n.) A board attached to the rim of a water wheel to prevent the water from running off the floats or paddies into the interior of the wheel.
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Stringed :: Strung (p. p.) of Strin.
Run :: Run (a.) To be in form thus, as a combination of words..
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Lurch :: Lurch (v. i.) To roll or sway suddenly to one side, as a ship or a drunken man..
Percursory :: Percursory (a.) Running over slightly or in haste; cursory.
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