Rung ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Rung ( noun )

1. A horizontal crosspiece in a ladder or between the legs of a chair.
2. Each of the steps in a ladder.

Origin:

Old english runc, of germanic origin; related to dutch rank and german ranke "pole, stem".

Examples:

1. He climbed the ladder, testing each rung before putting his weight on it.
2. She carefully stepped up the rungs of the ladder to reach the top.
3. The chair was missing a rung, making it unstable to sit on.
4. The rungs of the ladder were spaced too far apart, making it difficult to climb.
5. He put his foot on the next rung and began to climb up the ladder.

(As a verb)

Rung ( verb )

1. A horizontal crosspiece in a ladder or between the legs of a chair.
2. Each of the steps in a ladder.

Origin:

Old english runc, of germanic origin; related to dutch rank and german ranke "pole, stem".

Examples:

1. He climbed the ladder, testing each rung before putting his weight on it.
2. She carefully stepped up the rungs of the ladder to reach the top.
3. The chair was missing a rung, making it unstable to sit on.
4. The rungs of the ladder were spaced too far apart, making it difficult to climb.
5. He put his foot on the next rung and began to climb up the ladder.