RUNG (2)

rung (2). Rung, n. a ship's floor timber

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Rung, n. [[OE. ronge, AS. hrung, a staff, rod, pole; akin to G. runge a short, thick piece of iron or wood, OD. ronghe a prop, support, Icel. röng a rib in a ship, Goth. Hrugga a staff.]] 1. 1. (Shipbuilding) A floor timber in a ship.
2. 2. One of the rounds of a ladder.
3. 3. One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff.
4. 4. (Mach.) One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.