What it means
- (noun) (sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.
- (verb) To run faster than. “Can a tiger outrun a lion?”
- (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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Words starting with OUT
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Common questions
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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