rung
word
Definition
A rung is a horizontal bar on a ladder or a step between the sides, used for climbing up or down.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe ladders, both literal and in expressions like 'the next rung on the ladder' (progress or promotion). Not to be confused with 'ring' (the sound a bell makes or a circle). Rare outside contexts involving ladders.
Spanish: peldaño (de escalera) - barra (de escalera)Portuguese (BR): degrau (de escada)Portuguese (PT): degrau (de escada)Chinese (Simplified): 梯级 - 梯子横档Chinese (Traditional): 梯級 - 梯子橫檔Hindi: सीढ़ी की डंडीArabic: درجة (سُلَّم)Bengali: ধাপRussian: перекладинаJapanese: 横木Vietnamese: bậc thangKorean: 단Turkish: basamakUrdu: سیڑھی کی پَیوَندیIndonesian: anak tangga
Example Sentences
He reached for the next rung, determined to keep going.
natural
He stepped carefully onto the bottom rung of the ladder.
basic
The old ladder is missing a rung.
basic
She climbed up to the highest rung.
basic
Each rung on this ladder feels a bit unstable.
natural
Getting this promotion feels like reaching a new rung on my career ladder.
natural