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Meaning of UNDERRUN

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Un`der*run"\, v. t.
    {To underrun a hose} (Naut.), to lift it up at one end, then
       walk along shifting one hand after another so that the
       water will run out. Underslung \Un"der*slung`\, Underhung
    
  2. \Un`der*run"\, v. t.
    To run or pass under; especially (Naut.), to pass along and
    under, as a cable, for the purpose of taking it in, or of
    examining it.
    Note: The cable passes over the bows and stern of the boat
          used, while the men haul the boat along by pulling upon
          the cable. --Totten.
    {To underrun a tackle} (Naut.), to separate its parts and put
       them in order.
    
 
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