Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rung
noun
/rʌŋ/
Definition
A rung is a horizontal step or bar that is part of a ladder, used for support when climbing.
Examples
- He climbed the ladder, reaching for the next rung.
- Each rung of the ladder creaked under his weight.
- The little boy could only reach the third rung of the play structure.
Meaning
It refers to one of the crosspieces of a ladder which you step on while climbing up or down.
Synonyms
- step
- bar
- level
