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Topic: Sports

ruck

IPA: /rʌk/

KK: /rʌk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become wrinkled or creased, often referring to fabric or clothing.

Example: After sitting for a long time, my shirt began to ruck up.

noun

Definition: A gathering of players in rugby around a ball that has been dropped, where they try to gain control of the ball, or a large group of people.

Example: During the match, the players formed a ruck to secure the ball after the tackle.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a fold or crease in something, often fabric or paper.

Example: She rucked the fabric to give it a textured look.

rugby

IPA: /ˈrʌɡbi/

KK: /ˈrʌgbi/

noun

Definition: A team sport played with an oval ball, where players can run with the ball, kick it, and score points by touching it down in the opponent's area or kicking it through goalposts.

Example: He plays rugby every Saturday with his friends.

rugger

IPA: //ˈrʌɡər//

KK: /ˈrʌɡər/

noun

Definition: A person who plays rugby, a sport that involves two teams trying to carry or kick a ball to score points.

Example: He is a talented rugger who plays for the national team.

run

IPA: /rʌn/

KK: /rʌn/

adjective

Definition: In a melted or liquid state, often used to describe substances like butter or metal that have been heated until they flow.

Example: The run butter was easy to spread on the warm toast.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly on foot, often at a speed faster than walking.

Example: She likes to run in the park every morning.

noun

Definition: A period of time during which something operates or functions continuously, or a journey made by running.

Example: She completed a long run in the park this morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To execute a program or instruction, or to carry something forward in a game or sport.

Example: He decided to run the software to see if it worked properly.

runback

IPA: /ˈrʌnˌbæk/

KK: /ˈrʌnˌbæk/

noun

Definition: In football, it refers to the action of bringing the ball back after a kickoff, punt, or interception.

Example: The player made an impressive runback after intercepting the pass.

rung

IPA: /rʌŋ/

KK: /rʌŋ/

noun

Definition: A horizontal bar or step on a ladder, or a level in a hierarchy or organization.

Example: He climbed up to the third rung of the ladder to reach the roof.

verb

Definition: To make a sound by striking a bell or similar object, or to call someone on the phone.

Example: She rung the bell to signal the end of the meeting.

runless

IPA: /ˈrʌn.ləs/

KK: /ˈrʌn.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to have runs, especially in sports like cricket or baseball.

Example: The team played a runless game, focusing on defense instead of scoring.

runner

IPA: /ˈrʌnər/

KK: /ˈrʌnər/

noun

Definition: A person who runs, especially in races or as a form of exercise.

Example: She is a dedicated runner who trains every morning.

running

IPA: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Continuously happening or occurring over a period of time, often used to describe something that is ongoing or in progress.

Example: We had a running conversation about our plans for the weekend.

adverb

Definition: In a consecutive manner or continuously over a period of time.

Example: She has won the championship for three years running.

noun

Definition: The activity of moving quickly on foot, often as a form of exercise or sport.

Example: She enjoys running every morning to stay fit.

rusher

IPA: /ˈrʌʃər/

KK: /ˈrʌʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who moves quickly or hurriedly, often in a rush to get somewhere or to do something.

Example: The rusher arrived just in time to catch the bus.

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