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Underrun   Listen
verb
Underrun  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. Note: The cable passes over the bows and stern of the boat used, while the men haul the boat along by pulling upon the cable.
To underrun a hose (Naut.), to lift it up at one end, then walk along shifting one hand after another so that the water will run out.
To underrun a tackle (Naut.), to separate its parts and put them in order.






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