RUNG Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word rung. (close relations)
rungs
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degree | nounn | |||||||
noun • a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study • a measure for arcs and angles • the highest power of a term or variable • a unit of temperature on a specified scale • the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime) | ||||||||
grade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a body of students who are taught together • a relative position or degree of value in a graded group • the gradient of a slope or road or other surface • one-hundredth of a right angle • a degree of ablaut • a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) • the height of the ground on which something stands • a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality • a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed verb • assign a rank or rating to • level to the right gradient • assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation • determine the grade of or assign a grade to | ||||||||
level | nounn | |||||||
noun • a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality • a relative position or degree of value in a graded group • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • height above ground • indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid • a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line • an abstract place usually conceived as having depth • a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale adjective satellite • having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another • not showing abrupt variations • being on a precise horizontal plane • oriented at right angles to the plumb • of the score in a contest verb • aim at • tear down so as to make flat with the ground • make level or straight • direct into a position for use • talk frankly with; lay it on the line • become level or even | ||||||||
notch | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a V-shaped indentation • the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks • a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface • a small cut verb • cut or make a notch into • notch a surface to record something | ||||||||
peg | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface • small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. • informal terms for the leg • a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg • regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing verb • succeed in obtaining a position • pierce with a wooden pin or knock or thrust a wooden pin into • fasten or secure with a wooden pin • stabilize (the price of a commodity or an exchange rate) by legislation or market operations | ||||||||
round | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • having the shape or form of a circle noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot • an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) • the activity of playing 18 holes of golf • the usual activities in your day • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • the course along which communications spread • a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) • a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg • a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time • an outburst of applause • a crosspiece between the legs of a chair • any circular or rotating mechanism adverb • from beginning to end; throughout adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich • (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand verb • wind around; move along a circular course • make round • pronounce with rounded lips • attack in speech or writing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state • express as a round number • become round, plump, or shapely | ||||||||
stage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any distinct time period in a sequence of events • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience • the theater as a profession (usually `the stage') • a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns • a section or portion of a journey or course • any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something • a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination verb • perform (a play), especially on a stage • plan, organize, and carry out (an event) | ||||||||
step | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal • the distance covered by a step • the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down • support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway • relative position in a graded series • a short distance • the sound of a step of someone walking • a musical interval of two semitones • a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface • a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed • a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance verb • shift or move by taking a step • put down or press the foot, place the foot • cause (a computer) to execute a single command • treat badly • furnish with steps • move with one's feet in a specific manner • walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner • place (a ship's mast) in its step • measure (distances) by pacing • move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation | ||||||||
tier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a worker who ties something • a relative position or degree of value in a graded group • something that is used for tying • any one of two or more competitors who tie one another • one of two or more layers one atop another | ||||||||
band | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||||
annulus | nounn | |||||||
noun • a toroidal shape • (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar | ||||||||
border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
call | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course • a method of contacting a person by phone • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a demand • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a brief social visit • a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement • a demand for a show of hands in a card game • a request • an instruction that interrupts the program being executed • a visit in an official or professional capacity • (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee • the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • utter a sudden loud cry • order, request, or command to come • pay a brief visit • call a meeting; invite or command to meet • read aloud to check for omissions or absentees • send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message • utter a characteristic note or cry • stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • make a stop in a harbour • demand payment of (a loan) • make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands • give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance • indicate a decision in regard to • make a prediction about; tell in advance • present for redemption before maturation • challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense • declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee • lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal • order or request or give a command for • order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role • utter in a loud voice or announce • challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of • consider or regard as being • rouse somebody from sleep with a call | ||||||||
doughnut | nounn | |||||||
noun • a toroidal shape • a small ring-shaped friedcake | ||||||||
echo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained • a reply that repeats what has just been said • a reflected television or radio or radar beam • a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc. • an imitation or repetition verb • to say again or imitate • ring or echo with sound • bring to mind | ||||||||
environ | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle | ||||||||
gang | nounn | |||||||
noun • an association of criminals • an informal body of friends • an organized group of workmen • tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together verb • act as an organized group | ||||||||
halo | nounn | |||||||
noun • an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint • a toroidal shape • a circle of light around the sun or moon | ||||||||
hoop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt • a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling • a small arch used as croquet equipment • horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball verb • bind or fasten with a hoop | ||||||||
knell | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something verb • ring as in announcing death • make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification | ||||||||