ruff |
a high, round, stiff collar worn by men and women in the 1500s and 1600s. [2 definitions] |
ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. [3 definitions] |
rug |
a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor. |
rugged |
having a surface that is rough and broken. [4 definitions] |
ruin |
complete destruction. [8 definitions] |
rule |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. [7 definitions] |
rule out |
to decide not to include in the set of choices. |
ruler |
a person who rules or leads. [2 definitions] |
ruling |
a decision by an authority, as in a court of law. [2 definitions] |
rum |
an alcoholic beverage made from molasses or sugar cane. |
rumble |
to make a long, low, rolling sound. [3 definitions] |
rummage |
to make a thorough search by turning over and looking through the contents of. [2 definitions] |
rumor |
a piece of information or a story passed from one person to another without any proof that it is true. [2 definitions] |
rumour |
a spelling of "rumor" used in Canada and Britain. See "rumor" for more information. |
rump |
the back section of an animal. [2 definitions] |
run |
to make oneself go forward by moving the legs very quickly. [30 definitions] |
run across |
to meet by chance. |
runaway |
a person or animal that has run away or escaped. [2 definitions] |
run-down |
in poor condition. [3 definitions] |
run down |
to look over; review. [2 definitions] |
rung1 |
past participle of "ring2." |