Alternative spelling of runoff. [That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.]
Used in a Sentence
run-off
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for run-off.
Editorial note
Another issue is the run-off, often the base of them is surrounded by muddy mess, bowls for dogs to drink out of, whatever.
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Quick take
Alternative spelling of runoff. [That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.]
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of run-off gathered in one view.
(motor racing) A run-off area; a paved area around the track at a spot that drivers are likely to go off, as opposed to a gravel trap, grass or a barrier.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for run-off.
noun
Alternative spelling of runoff. [That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.]
noun
(motor racing) A run-off area; a paved area around the track at a spot that drivers are likely to go off, as opposed to a gravel trap, grass or a barrier.
Example sentences
Another issue is the run-off, often the base of them is surrounded by muddy mess, bowls for dogs to drink out of, whatever.
Changing run-off rates of an entire region is a massive terraforming project.
A more permaculture approach would be to decrease run-off rates / increase infiltration capacity of soils over the entire region -- almost by definition permaculture isn't big on massive terraforming projects.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use run-off in a sentence?
Another issue is the run-off, often the base of them is surrounded by muddy mess, bowls for dogs to drink out of, whatever.
What does run-off mean?
Alternative spelling of runoff. [That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.]
What part of speech is run-off?
run-off is commonly used as noun.