1. the rungs or steps of a ladder
Usage: archaic
2. rounded bars or rods forming the steps of a ladder
Usage: technical

Examples

• The old wooden ladder had several broken rundles.
• He carefully climbed each rundle to reach the roof.
• The ladder’s rundles were spaced evenly apart.
• She gripped the rundles tightly as she ascended.
• The carpenter replaced the damaged rundles with new wood.
• Each rundle was worn smooth from years of use.