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Outrun

//ˈaʊtɹʌn// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    In ski jumping, the flat or uphill area past the landing point, where the skier can slow down.
  2. 2
    The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.
  3. 3
    A piece of outlying grazing land on an arable farm. Scotland
Verb
  1. 1
    To run faster than. transitive

    "Can a tiger outrun a lion?"

  2. 2
    run faster than wordnet
  3. 3
    To exceed or overextend. transitive

    "They will take care not to outrun their income. They will never be distressed for money."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From out- + run.

Etymology 2

From out- + run.

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