runt

UK
/rʌnt/
US
/rʌnt/

Traductions

runtnoun
runts
pl
UK
/rʌnt/
US
/rʌnt/
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
маленький зверёк
Synonymes
little one
small fry
runtadjective
UK
/rʌnt/
US
/rʌnt/
Used attributively before another noun to describe an undersized animal or person

Définitions

runtnoun
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.
runtadjective
Undersized or stunted in growth.
Runt calves often fetch lower prices at market.