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runout

noun · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈɹʌnaʊt/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

Something that has been run out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • The landslide had a long runout.
  • The freeway guardrail runout around this object is shorter than recommended.

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2

noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skiing, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Slowing down at the end of a ski run, skiing on a runout.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skiing, sports

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5

noun

Meaning 5

The end portion of the groove of a phonographic record, after the recorded sound.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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6

noun

Meaning 6

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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7

noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • We determined that inaccuracy was caused by a large amount of tool runout.

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8

noun

Meaning 8

A sudden tension between two coupled railcars when the fore one is moving faster than the hinder one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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History

Etymology

Deverbal from run out.