Some random truths he can impart. --Wordsworth.
So sharp a spur to the lazy, and so strong a bridle to
the random. --H. Spencer.
{Random courses} (Masonry), courses of unequal thickness.
{Random shot}, a shot not directed or aimed toward any
particular object, or a shot with the muzzle of the gun
much elevated.
{Random work} (Masonry), stonework consisting of stones of
unequal sizes fitted together, but not in courses nor
always with flat beds.
For courageously the two kings newly fought with
great random and force. --E. Hall.
2. A roving motion; course without definite direction; want
of direction, rule, or method; hazard; chance; -- commonly
used in the phrase at random, that is, without a settled
point of direction; at hazard.
Counsels, when they fly At random, sometimes hit
most happily. --Herrick.
O, many a shaft, at random sent, Finds mark the
archer little meant ! --Sir W.
Scott.
3. Distance to which a missile is cast; range; reach; as, the
random of a rifle ball. --Sir K. Digby.
4. (Mining) The direction of a rake-vein. --Raymond.