underrun

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verb

un·​der·​run ˌən-dər-ˈrən 

underran ˌən-dər-ˈran  ; underrun; underrunning

transitive verb

1

: to pass along under in order to examine (a cable)

2

: to pass or extend under

underrun

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noun

un·​der·​run ˈən-dər-ˌrən 

ˈən-də-

: the amount by which something produced (such as a cut of lumber) falls below an estimate

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1926, in the meaning defined above