About The Word Underrun
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Underrun
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What's The Definition Of Underrun?Synonyms | Synonyms for Underrun: Related Terms | Find terms related to Underrun: See Also | Underrun In Webster's Dictionary \Un`der*run"\, v. t.
{To underrun a hose} (Naut.), to lift it up at one end, then
walk along shifting one hand after another so that the
water will run out. Underslung \Un"der*slung`\, Underhung
\Un`der*run"\, v. t. To run or pass under; especially (Naut.), to pass along and under, as a cable, for the purpose of taking it in, or of examining it. Note: The cable passes over the bows and stern of the boat used, while the men haul the boat along by pulling upon the cable. --Totten. {To underrun a tackle} (Naut.), to separate its parts and put them in order. |
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