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rundle

(ˈrʌndəl)
n
1. a rung of a ladder
2. a wheel, esp of a wheelbarrow
[C14: variant of roundel]
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run•dle

(ˈrʌn dl)

n.
1. a rung of a ladder.
2. a wheel or similar rotating object.
[1275–1325; Middle English; variant of roundel]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.rundle - one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
crosspiece - a transverse brace
ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
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