"run-off" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: run-offs [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from run off. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|run off}} Deverbal from run off Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} run-off (countable and uncountable, plural run-offs)
  1. Alternative spelling of runoff Tags: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable Alternative form of: runoff
    Sense id: en-run-off-en-noun-Tn57h62O
  2. (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. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Motor racing
    Sense id: en-run-off-en-noun-xey6NkPG Categories (other): English deverbals, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English deverbals: 15 85 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 15 85 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

Inflected forms

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