(linguistics) The continuous sound of spoken dialogue from which the listener is able to distinguish individual words and sentences.

(of a person) Tired and exhausted. / (of a place) Decrepit. / (of a clockwork mechanism) Having the spring unwound.

Alternative form of run down

plural of running board

(preceded by definite article) A dance move popular in the late 1980s to early 1990s, characterized by running movements done in place with hands going in an alternating forward-backward motion.

(nautical) To sail away quickly by cutting the yarns that hold the sails furled; to cut the anchor cable and not wait to weigh it. / (by extension) To hurry away; to escape.

(sewing) A simple embroidery stitch in which the needle is passed in and out of the fabric in a series of even stitches in a straight row.

A rehearsal of a drama, especially an uninterrupted one, but with no makeup or costume. / A brief outline of the main points of something; a rundown.

(railroad) In which trains continue without stopping while going through a station.

(cricket) The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball. / The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum.