Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-aground
verb (phrasal verb)
/rʌn əˈɡraʊnd/
Definition
To accidentally touch or strike the bottom of a body of water.
Examples
- The ship ran aground during the storm and had to be rescued.
- Fortunately, the boat only ran aground on the sandbar and was not damaged.
Meaning
When a vessel becomes unable to move because it is resting on the sea floor.
Synonyms
- ground
- beach
- stranding
