Runless
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 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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