Other definitions for rung (2 of 2)

rung2
[ ruhng ]

noun
  1. one of the crosspieces, usually rounded, forming the steps of a ladder.

  2. a rounded or shaped piece fixed horizontally, for strengthening purposes, as between the legs of a chair.

  1. a spoke of a wheel.

  2. a stout stick, rod, or bar, especially one of rounded section, forming a piece in something framed or constructed.

  3. a stage in a scale, level in a hierarchy, etc.; degree: He rose a few rungs in the company.

Origin of rung

2
before 1000; Middle English; Old English hrung; cognate with Gothic hrunga rod, German Runge

Other words from rung

  • rungless, adjective

Words that may be confused with rung

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British Dictionary definitions for rung (1 of 2)

rung1

/ (rʌŋ) /


noun
  1. one of the bars or rods that form the steps of a ladder

  2. a crosspiece between the legs of a chair, etc

  1. nautical a spoke on a ship's wheel or a handle projecting from the periphery

  2. dialect a cudgel or staff

Origin of rung

1
Old English hrung; related to Old High German runga, Gothic hrugga

Derived forms of rung

  • rungless, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for rung (2 of 2)

rung2

/ (rʌŋ) /


verb
  1. the past participle of ring 2

rung

See ring 2

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