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runt

/rʌnt/

runtnoun

runts

/rʌnt/

Translations

The smallest piglet in the litter was a runt.

Самый маленький поросенок в помете был карликом.

The runt of the litter often needs extra care to survive.

Недомерок из помета часто нуждается в дополнительной заботе, чтобы выжить.

Additional translations

маленький зверёк

Definitions

The smallest or weakest animal in a litter, especially of pigs or dogs.

The runt of the litter struggled to compete with its siblings for food.

A person who is small and weak.

Despite being the runt of the team, he proved to be the most agile player.

Synonyms

little one

small fry

runtadjective

/rʌnt/

Used attributively before another noun to describe an undersized animal or person

Definitions

Undersized or stunted in growth.

Runt calves often fetch lower prices at market.