Dictionary Entry

outrun

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈaʊtɹʌn/Used In Literature ↓

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

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Common Phrases

any outrunoutrun far

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Poetry examples for “outrun”

Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.

And forth the gay troops on swift horses fly.
At least now conquer, and outrun the rest:
My mistress' wish confirm with my request. 80

I travelled fast, in hopes I should
Outrun that other. What to do
When caught, I planned not. I pursued

The youth, as shadows on a grassy hill
Outrun the winds that chase them, soon outran
His teacher, and did teach with native skill

He all the country could outrun,
Could leave both man and horse behind;

Nightly, with many a tuneful tender thing,
Till stars were weak, and dancing hours outrun.

He all the country could outrun,
Could leave both man and horse behind;