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runout.

Something that has been run out.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹʌnaʊt/
  1. Something that has been run out.

    countable · uncountable
    The landslide had a long runout.
    The freeway guardrail runout around this object is shorter than recommended.
  2. The method of getting out (dismissed from play) in which a batsman, in making a run, has not reached the popping crease when a fielder breaks his wicket with the ball.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A relatively flat portion at the end of a ski run to slow down, or to connect trails.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Slowing down at the end of a ski run, skiing on a runout.

    countable · uncountable
  5. The end portion of the groove of a phonographic record, after the recorded sound.

    countable · uncountable
  6. A supposed auction employing shill bidders in order to convince legitimate buyers to purchase worthless articles.

    countable · uncountable
  7. Deviation of the axis of rotation of a rotating object (especially a milling cutter or workpiece) relative to that object's centerline; the specific amount of deviation.

    countable · uncountable
    We determined that inaccuracy was caused by a large amount of tool runout.
  8. A sudden tension between two coupled railcars when the fore one is moving faster than the hinder one.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from run out.

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