Words that start with R

A Rubik's cube is a 3-dimensional puzzle invented in 1974. It has nine squares on each side. You can move parts of the cube around so that the colors get mixed up. When the puzzle is solved, each side will have all the squares the same color.

A rudder is a device that is used to steer a boat, hovercraft or aircraft. It works by changing the direction the air or water rushes past the vessel. Rudders are typically seen on the back of ships, behind the propeller. Rudders on airplanes are mostly to add stability rather than for steering.

A rug is a piece of small carpet that doesn't cover the entire room. Some people call rugs carpets too. They often have a fringe around the edge, or a bright pattern on them. Rugs are usually bought to look good.

A rule is something that tells you how you are expected to behave. Rules can be written down, or just something you are expected to know. Some rules are enforced by punishments. A set of rules that affects everyone in a large area is called the law.

Rum is an alcoholic drink made from sugarcane, or products made from sugarcane like molasses. The sugarcane juice is fermented and distilled and then aged in barrels.

An animal's rump is its fleshy hindquarters, bottom or buttocks. A cut of meat taken from an animal's rump may have the same name, for example rump steak.

extension Running is a lot faster than walking. When you run, you take much longer steps, and you'll find that both of your feet are off the ground at the same time as you run.

A rung is a step of a ladder. Ladders are usually made up of many rungs.
Rung is also the past tense of ring.

Something is rural if it relates to life outside the city, out in the countryside or on a farm.
The opposite of rural is urban.

Russian Blues are a kind of cat that arose naturally in Russia. They have a distinctive soft grey coat and a sleek appearance. They are intelligent, loyal, playful and friendly but can be shy of strangers.