runout

Definitions

1. Something that has been run out.
   countable, uncountable
2. The method of getting out (dismissed from play) in which a batsman, in making a run, has not reached the popping crease when a fielder breaks his wicket with the ball.
   countable, uncountable
3. A relatively flat portion at the end of a ski run to slow down, or to connect trails.
   countable, uncountable
4. Slowing down at the end of a ski run, skiing on a runout.
   countable, uncountable
5. The end portion of the groove of a phonographic record, after the recorded sound.
   countable, uncountable
6. A supposed auction employing shill bidders in order to convince legitimate buyers to purchase worthless articles.
   countable, uncountable
7. Deviation of the axis of rotation of a rotating object (especially a milling cutter or workpiece) relative to that object's centerline; the specific amount of deviation.
   countable, uncountable
8. A sudden tension between two coupled railcars when the fore one is moving faster than the hinder one.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The landslide had a long runout.”

“The freeway guardrail runout around this object is shorter than recommended.”

“If, as people often say⟳, skiing is like⟳ sex, then the run-out that follows a great run⟳—that breezy pole-and-glide along a logging road, stream, or moraine back to the lift⟳, hut, truck, or bar—is the cigarette in bed.”

“There is a lot of trouble⟳ in Petticoat Lane. In fact, the mock auction boys have⟳ muscled in to such an extent on the bomb damaged ground that there is a danger that Petticoat Lane may lose⟳ its good name⟳ by the boys coming in now with the "runouts" to make⟳ quick profits and then get⟳ out.”

“We determined that inaccuracy was caused by a large amount of tool runout.”

“Researchers noted no unusual events (e.g., knuckle breaks) or notable instances of significant slack action or run-ins/run-outs at the lead⟳ locomotive during the test⟳.”

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