runout

See also: run out

English

Alternative forms

• run-out

Etymology

run +‎ out.

Pronunciation

• Audio (AU):

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Noun

runout (plural runouts)

1. Something that has been run out. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
2. (cricket) A run out, a running out. The method of getting out in which a batsman, in making a run, has not reached the popping crease when a fielder breaks his wicket with the ball.
3. (skiing) A relatively flat portion at the end of a ski run to slow down, or to connect trails.
4. (skiing) Slowing down at the end of a ski run, skiing on a runout.
5. The end portion of the groove of a phonographic record, after the recorded sound.
6. A supposed auction employing shill bidders in order to convince legitimate buyers to purchase worthless articles.
   • 1953, 10 July, Hansard [1]

     There is a lot of trouble in Petticoat Lane. In fact, the mock auction boys have muscled in to such an extent on the bomb damaged ground that there is a danger that Petticoat Lane may lose its good name by the boys coming in now with the "runouts" to make quick profits and then get out.

Anagrams

• outrun