rung

Definition

  • noun: a piece of wood or metal that is placed between the legs of a chair for support
  • noun: a rounded crosspiece between the legs of a chair
  • past participle of 'ring'
  • synonyms: spar, stick, round

Examples

  • a dinner 'bell' [=a bell that is rung to call people to dinner]

  • The hockey/football player 'had his bell rung' during the play.

  • He was on the bottom 'rung' on the corporate ladder.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) who's in charge right now? I'm asking, because I can't even remember his name. Kirkman. Tom Kirkman. Oh, yeah, yeah. Kirkland. That's right. The lowest rung on the ladder. Did you know President Richmond fired him this morning? Now he's the President. He's the one the country's gonna be turning to (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1