Underrun

[ʌndә'rʌn]

Definition

(v. t.) To run or pass under; especially (Naut.), to pass along and under, as a cable, for the purpose of taking it in, or of examining it.

Inputed by Jeff

Definition

v.t. to run beneath: (naut.) to haul along underneath it as a boat to clear it if any part happens to be foul.—v.i. to move under.—n. Underrun′ning a method of trawling in which the hooks are cleared and again baited in the same operation.

Edited by Jacqueline