underrun v

underrun v _OED_ underrun v 2. Naut a 'to overhaul or examine (a cable, etc) on the under-side, spec. by drawing a boat under it (1547-1867) c. 'to pull in (a net or trawl) in order to clear it of the catch and reset it' (1883, 1897) _O Sup_ _DA_ _EDD_ _Gage Can Dict_ _Webs. New Colle...

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Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/68503
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Summary:underrun v _OED_ underrun v 2. Naut a 'to overhaul or examine (a cable, etc) on the under-side, spec. by drawing a boat under it (1547-1867) c. 'to pull in (a net or trawl) in order to clear it of the catch and reset it' (1883, 1897) _O Sup_ _DA_ _EDD_ _Gage Can Dict_ _Webs. New Collegiate_ Naut. sense only _Amer Heritage_ Naut only Used Sup Used Sup Not used Editors' note card

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