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rung

/rʌŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does rung mean?

noun, verb

A horizontal bar or step in a ladder or staircase. To strike or sound with a sudden, sharp noise, typically with the foot.

Example

"She climbed up the ladder, rung by rung, to reach the top shelf."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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