"running W" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: running Ws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} running W (plural running Ws)
  1. (film, historical) A dangerous stunt used to trip a horse by means of a tripwire. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Film
    Sense id: en-running_W-en-noun-5b4rJK-n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

Inflected forms

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