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Rung (Noun)

Meaning 1

A crosspiece between the legs of a chair.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The chair's lowest rung was scratched and worn from years of use.
  • She carefully polished the wooden rung of her antique chair.
  • I tripped over the rung of the folding chair and nearly fell.
  • The loose rung of the stool made it wobbly and unstable.
  • The designer added an extra rung to the chair for additional support.

Synonyms

  • Stave
  • Round

Meaning 2

One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The ladder's bottom rung had broken off after years of heavy use.
  • She carefully placed her foot on the top rung of the ladder and began her descent.
  • He tested each rung of the ladder to make sure it was secure before climbing.
  • The handyman replaced the broken rung on the ladder to make it safe again.
  • She hesitated for a moment before stepping up onto the first rung of the ladder.

Synonyms

  • Rundle
  • Spoke

Hypernyms

  • Crosspiece
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