rung (Meaning)

Wordnet

rung (n)

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder

Webster

rung ()

of Ring

imp. & p. p. of Ring.

Webster

rung (p. p.)

of Ring

Webster

rung (n.)

A floor timber in a ship.

One of the rounds of a ladder.

One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff.

One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.

rung Sentence Examples

  1. The bell's incessant ringing echoed through the hallways, signaling the end of class.
  2. With a strong hand, he forcefully rung the doorbell, announcing his arrival.
  3. The phone's faint ringing barely reached his ears, lost in the clamor of the crowd.
  4. The old clock's chimes rung out at midnight, marking the new day.
  5. The boxer repeatedly rung his opponent's bell, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
  6. The ladder rung creaked and groaned as he ascended to the roof.
  7. The firefighters' axes rung against the metal door, their efforts to force an entry.
  8. The sound of a key ringing in the lock sent a shiver down her spine.
  9. The elevator bell merrily rung as the car arrived at its destination.
  10. The rustling wind rung the leaves of the trees, creating a soothing melody.

FAQs About the word rung

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair, one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladderof Ring, of Ring, imp. & p. p. of Ring., A floor timber in a shi

place, echelon, position, standing, ranking,level, rank, situation, stratum, footing

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The bell's incessant ringing echoed through the hallways, signaling the end of class.

With a strong hand, he forcefully rung the doorbell, announcing his arrival.

The phone's faint ringing barely reached his ears, lost in the clamor of the crowd.

The old clock's chimes rung out at midnight, marking the new day.