Underrun (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Run or pass below.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Hypernyms

• Pass
• Go
• Lead
• Extend

Meaning ²

Haul onto a boat; "underrun the cable for repair".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• We need to carefully underrun the fishing net to release the caught fish onto the deck of our boat.
• While the sailing trip was going smoothly, a crew member had to underrun the loose line that was causing issues with steering.
• Maintenance began by underrunning the rope to free the tangled sea anchors and save them from being further damaged.
• The sailors decided to underrun the tangled rigging before carrying out more thorough inspections and the necessary repairs.
• A deckhand will underrun the mooring line after we double-check for any seaweed that could have accumulated on its surface.

Hypernyms

• Cart
• Hale
• Drag