rung
Definition of rung
past participle of ring
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Definition of rung
1a : a rounded crosspiece between the legs of a chairb : one of the crosspieces of a ladder
2 Scotland : a heavy staff or cudgel
3 : a spoke of a wheel
4 : a level in a hierarchy rise a few rungs on the social scale — H. W. Van Loon
Examples of rung in a Sentence
He was on the bottom rung on the corporate ladder.
the top rung of society
the lowest rung of the pay scale
Origin and Etymology of rung
Middle English, from Old English hrung crossbar; akin to Goth hrunga staff and perhaps to Old English hring ring — more at ring
First Known Use: 14th century
RUNG Defined for English Language Learners
rung
playDefinition of rung for English Language Learners
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: a piece of wood or metal that is placed between the legs of a chair for support
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: one of the pieces of wood or metal that is used as a step on a ladder
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: a position or level within a group, organization, etc., that is higher or lower than others
RUNG Defined for Kids
Definition of rung for Students
1 : a rounded part placed as a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
2 : one of the crosspieces of a ladder
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