Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of running is as below...

Countercurrent :: Countercurrent (a.) Running in an opposite direction.

Runaway :: Runaway (n.) The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday..

Longitudinal :: Longitudinal (a.) Extending in length; in the direction of the length; running lengthwise, as distinguished from transverse; as, the longitudinal diameter of a body..

Brawl :: Brawl (v. i.) To make a loud confused noise, as the water of a rapid stream running over stones..

Spinner :: Spinnaker (n.) A large triangular sail set upon a boom, -- used when running before the wind..

Xystus :: Xystus (n.) A long and open portico, for athletic exercises, as wrestling, running, etc., for use in winter or in stormy weather..

Crosshead :: Crosshead (n.) A beam or bar across the head or end of a rod, etc., or a block attached to it and carrying a knuckle pin; as the solid crosspiece running between parallel slides, which receives motion from the piston of a steam engine and imparts it to the connecting rod, which is hinged to the crosshead..

Transfluent :: Transfluent (a.) Flowing or running across or through; as, a transfluent stream..

Skylarking :: Skylarking (n.) The act of running about the rigging of a vessel in sport; hence, frolicking; scuffing; sporting; carousing..

Running :: Running (a.) Discharging pus; as, a running sore..

Hound :: Hound (n.) A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..

Florid :: Florid (a.) Flowery; ornamental; running in rapid melodic figures, divisions, or passages, as in variations; full of fioriture or little ornamentations..

Heel :: Heel (v. t.) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like..

Inrunning :: Inrunning (n.) The act or the place of entrance; an inlet.

Gimp :: Gimp (n.) A narrow ornamental fabric of silk, woolen, or cotton, often with a metallic wire, or sometimes a coarse cord, running through it; -- used as trimming for dresses, furniture, etc..

Fair-leader :: Fair-leader (n.) A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope..

Division :: Division (n.) A course of notes so running into each other as to form one series or chain, to be sung in one breath to one syllable..

Coamings :: Coamings (n. pl.) Raised pieces of wood of iron around a hatchway, skylight, or other opening in the deck, to prevent water from running bellow; esp. the fore-and-aft pieces of a hatchway frame as distinguished from the transverse head ledges..

Undercurrent :: Undercurrent (a.) Running beneath the surface; hidden.

Random Fonts

Most Popular