About The Word Run-up

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Run-up

Run-up Definition And Meaning |
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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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