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noun Download 🔗Share A group of fish that migrate, or ascend a river for the purpose of spawning. Examples : "The salmon run is a spectacular natural event in the spring. " fish animal nature biology environment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A quick pace, faster than a walk. Examples : "He broke into a run." action sport physiology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Any sudden large demand for something. Examples : "There was a run on Christmas presents." economy finance business demand essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share The horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by licence of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes. Examples : "The mine's run extended far beyond the property line, posing a safety concern for the neighboring farm. " geology direction essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pair or set of millstones. Examples : "The old bakery used a set of heavy millstones, called a run, to grind the wheat. " machine utensil essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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