runout
ˈrʌnˌaʊt
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Definition of runout - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
depletionRareUSthe act of running out of somethingRareUS
  • The runout of supplies caused panic among the villagers.
consumption depletion exhaustion
2.
skiingTECH.UKflat area at end of ski run to slow downTECH.UK
  • The runout helped him stop safely.
flat level plain
3.
mechanical engineeringTECH.USdeviation in axis of rotation in machineryTECH.US
  • The runout affected the machine's performance.
eccentricity wobble
4.
musicDatedUSend portion of a phonographic record grooveDatedUS
  • The needle reached the runout of the record.
lead-out
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Images of runout

  • runout: flat area at end of ski run to slow down
    flat area at end of ski run to slow down
  • runout: end portion of a phonographic record groove
    end portion of a phonographic record groove

Origin of runout

English, run + out

Examples of runout in a sentence

  • A sudden runout of funds halted the project.
  • The skiers gathered at the runout to rest.
  • He waited at the runout for his friends to catch up.
  • Engineers measured the runout to ensure precision.
  • The runout was within acceptable limits for the project.
  • Collectors often seek records with a unique runout.

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  1. French:pénurie, replat, ...
  2. German:Erschöpfung, Auslauf, ...
  3. Italian:mancanza, pianoro, ...
  4. Spanish:agotamiento, área de frenado, ...
  5. Portuguese:exaustão, zona de desaceleração, ...
  6. Chinese:耗尽, 缓冲区, ...
  7. Japanese:枯渇, ランアウト, ...
  8. Arabic:نَفاد, مَسار التَوَقُّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְרוֹקְנוּת, אֵזוֹר עֲצִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:исчерпание, выкат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вичерпання, виїзд, ...
  12. Hindi:खत्म होना, रनआउट, ...

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