What does RUNGS mean?

Rungs 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• The horizontal bars on a ladder or a step ladder, used for climbing up or down.
• One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /rʌŋz/
• UK: /rʌŋz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "rungs" originated from the Old Norse word "rung" which means "staff, pole, or post". It has been in use since the 14th century and has been used to describe the crosspieces of a ladder or step ladder. Rungs are used to climb up or down a ladder and are an essential part of the ladders structure.

5. Synonyms:

• Steps
• Bars
• Crosspieces

6. Related Words:

• Stair
• Cliff
• Climb
• Height
• Scale

7. Example Sentences:

• He climbed up the ladder, gripping each of the rungs tightly.
• She reached out and grabbed the top rung of the ladder, pulling herself up.
• The ladder was missing a few rungs, making it dangerous to climb.