English to English Dictionary

/ruːb/ [rube]

[noun] An unsophisticated person from a rural area; a naive or easily deceived individual.

/ˈrʌɡ.bi/ [rugby]

[noun] A team game played with an oval ball that may be kicked or carried, and where handling and tackling are key components, existing primarily in two main codes: rugby union and rugby league.

/ˈrʌɡ.bi ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/ [rugby football]

[noun] A team sport played with an oval ball on a grass field, in which two teams try to score by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball across the opponent's goal line.

/ˈrʌɡ.ər/ [rugger]

[noun] An informal term for the game of rugby football, or a player of the sport.

/ˈruː.ɪnd/ [ruined]

[adjective] Reduced to a state of decay, collapse, or complete destruction; spoiled or destroyed beyond repair.

/ruːl/ [rule]

[noun] A principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, or arrangement.

/ˈruːl baʊnd/ [rule bound]

[adjective] Strictly adhering to or constrained by rules, regulations, or procedures, often to the detriment of flexibility or common sense.

/ˈruːl.beɪst/ [rule-based]

[adjective] Operating according to a predefined set of logical instructions, criteria, or regulations rather than through intuition, learning, or probabilistic models.

/ˈruː.lər/ [ruler]

[noun] A straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal marked with units of measurement, used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths.

/ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/ [ruminant]

[noun] An hoofed, even-toed mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen, including cattle, sheep, antelopes, deer, giraffes, and camels.

/ˈruːmərˌmɒŋɡərɪŋ/ [rumormongering]

[noun] The act or practice of spreading rumors, gossip, or unverified information, often with the intent to cause mischief or damage reputations.

/rʌn/ [run]

[verb] To move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all feet on the ground at the same time.

/rʌn əˈweɪ/ [run away]

[verb] To leave a place or person suddenly and without permission; to escape or flee.

/ˌrʌn ˈdaʊn/ [run down]

[adjective] In a poor or neglected state, often referring to buildings or neighborhoods; also used to describe a person who is tired or slightly unwell.

/ruːˈpiː/ [rupee]

[noun] The basic monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and several other countries, typically issued as a coin or banknote.

/rʌʃt/ [rushed]

[adjective] Done or completed with great haste; lacking sufficient time or care.

/ˈrʌs.tɪk/ [rustic]

[adjective] Relating to the countryside; rural; or having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside.

/raɪ/ [rye]

[noun] A hardy cereal grass widely grown for its grain, used to make flour, bread, beer, and whiskey, and as livestock feed.