NOUN
  • Definition - The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball
  • Definition - The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum
  • Definition - A period of time just before an important event.
  • Example - The candidates were very nervous in the run-up to the election.
  • Definition - An increase in the value or amount of something
  • Example - Economists expect a run-up of long-term interest rates.
Words in your word
6 Letter Words
prunus 8
5 Letter Words
spurn 7 sunup 7 usurp 7
4 Letter Words
puns 6 purs 6 spun 6 spur 6 urps 6 runs 4 urns 4 urus 4
3 Letter Words
pun 5 pur 5 pus 5 sup 5 ups 5 urp 5 nus 3 run 3 sun 3 uns 3 urn 3
2 Letter Words
up 4 nu 2 un 2 us 2
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