Outrun

/ˈaʊtɹʌn/ noun verb

(sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.

What it means

  1. (noun) (sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.
  2. (verb) To run faster than. “Can a tiger outrun a lion?”
  3. (verb) To exceed or overextend.

Letter analysis

  • Outrun contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 6.

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What does Outrun mean?

(sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.

How many letters are in Outrun?

Outrun has 6 letters.

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