Definitions For Runout

Verb

The act of running out something.

Noun

RUNOUT (plural RUNOUTs) Something that has been run out. : {{ux, en, The landslide had a long runout.}} : {{ux, en, The freeway guardrail runout around this object is shorter than recommended.}} (cricket) A run out, a running out. The method of getting out in which a batsman, in making a run, has not reached the popping crease when a fielder breaks his wicket with the ball. (skiing) A relatively flat portion at the end of a ski run to slow down, or to connect trails. (skiing) Slowing down at the end of a ski run, skiing on a runout. The end portion of the groove of a phonographic record, after the recorded sound. A supposed auction employing shill bidders in order to convince legitimate buyers to purchase worthless articles. (mechanical engineering) Deviation of the axis of rotation of a rotating object (especially a milling cutter or workpiece) relative to that object's centerline; the specific amount of deviation. : {{ux, en, We determined that inaccuracy was caused by a large amount of tool runout.}}