Definitions

1. noun

a single loud, clear, resonant sound, especially one that is part of a bell’s musical pattern

“The sound of the church bell echoed through the valley, its distinctive rung filling the air.”

2. verb

to hit or strike something, especially a bell, so that it makes a clear, ringing sound

“She rung the bell to signal the start of the game.”

3. noun

one of the divisions of a ladder, especially when it is used as a climbing aid

“He climbed the rung by rung, making sure not to slip.”

4. noun

one of the steps or levels of a hierarchy or a social ladder

“She felt like she was climbing the corporate rung by rung.”