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Definitions from the WebRunoutNoun: 1. A situation where a particular item or product is no longer available or in stock. Example sentence: "I tried to buy the new video game, but it was a runout as soon as it hit the shelves." 2. Sports: a. The act of a fielder in cricket throwing the ball to a wicket while the batsman is running between the wickets in order to get them out. Example sentence: "The fielder's runout attempt was successful, and the batsman was dismissed." b. A situation where a player in basketball or American football is stopped from scoring a point by an opponent. Example sentence: "The defender made a fantastic runout, preventing the opponent from getting an easy layup." 3. Geology: The erosion or wearing away of the earth's surface by the movement of glaciers, water, or wind. Example sentence: "The runout caused by the glacier gave the landscape its unique features." Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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