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runoff

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

run·off

noun \ˈrən-ˌf\

Definition of RUNOFF

1
: a final race, contest, or election to decide an earlier one that has not resulted in a decision in favor of any one competitor
2
: the portion of precipitation on land that ultimately reaches streams often with dissolved or suspended material

First Known Use of RUNOFF

1873

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