Runless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without runs, or not susceptible to runs. not-comparable

    "Some of them will be mini-distresses: you get into a traffic jam that causes a minor delay; your garbage disposal breaks down and you have to call a repairman; you discover your daughter has absconded with your last pair of runless hose […]"

  2. 2
    Without runs scored (in cricket, baseball, etc.). not-comparable

Example

More examples

"Some of them will be mini-distresses: you get into a traffic jam that causes a minor delay; your garbage disposal breaks down and you have to call a repairman; you discover your daughter has absconded with your last pair of runless hose […]"

Etymology

From run + -less.

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