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Run-up

Run-up Meaning & Definition
Run-up Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Run-up?

[n] the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
[v] as of debts or scores
[v] fasten by sewing; do needlework
[v] raise, as of flags or sails
[v] make by sewing together quickly; "run up a skirt"
[v] accumulate as a debt; "he chalked up $100 in the course of the evening"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Run-up: chalk up | hoist | sew | sew together | stitch

Related Terms | Find terms related to Run-up:

See Also | accumulate | amass | approach | approaching | backstitch | baste | bowling | bring up | broad jump | cast on | collect | coming | compile | conjoin | elevate | fasten | fell | finedraw | fix | gather | get up | hem | hemstitch | hoard | join | lift | long jump | overcast | owe | pile up | pole jump | pole jumping | pole vault | pole vaulting | pucker | raise | resew | retick | seam | secure | sew | tack | tailor | tailor-make | tick | tuck

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