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   run·ner

   /ˈrənər/

   noun

   • 1. a person who runs, especially in a specified way: "Mary was a fast runner"
   • ▪ a person who runs competitively as a sport or hobby: "a marathon runner" Similar athletesprinterhurdlerracerlong-distance runnercross-country runnerjoggercompetitorcontenderparticipantentrantinformal:miler
   • ▪ a horse that runs in a particular race: "there were only four runners"
   • ▪ a messenger, collector, or agent for a bank, bookmaker, or other organization. Similar messengercouriererrand boymessenger boyscoutagentcollectorinformal:gofer
   • ▪ a base runner.
   • ▪ a messenger in the army.
   • 2. a person who smuggles specified goods into or out of a country or area: "a drug-runner"
   • 3. a rod, groove, or blade on which something slides.
   • ▪ each of the long pieces on the underside of a sled that forms the contact in sliding.
   • ▪ a roller for moving a heavy article: "the vegetable baskets were on runners"
   • ▪ a ring capable of slipping or sliding along a strap or rod or through which something may be passed or drawn.
   • ▪ a rope run through a block.
   • 4. a shoot, typically leafless, which grows from the base of a plant along the surface of the ground and can take root at points along its length: "it's not always easy to find strawberry runners with good strong roots" Similar shootoffshootsprouttendrilsprigsuckertechnical:stolonflagellum
   • ▪ a plant that spreads by means of runners.
   • ▪ a twining plant.
   • 5. a long, narrow rug or strip of carpet, especially for a hall or stairway: "a faded runner held in place with brass stair rods"
   • 6. a revolving millstone.
   • 7. a fast-swimming fish of the jack family, occurring in tropical seas.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUNNER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RUNNER definition: 1. someone who runs, especially in competitions: 2. a horse running in a race 3. a person who…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › runnerRunner Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : one that runs : racer. b. : base runner. c. : ballcarrier. 2. a. : messenger. b. : one that smuggles or distributes illicit or contraband goods (such as drugs, liquor, or guns) 3. : any of several large vigorous carangid fishes. 4. a. : either of the longitudinal pieces on which a sled or sleigh slides. b.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUNNER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Runners are thin strips of wood or metal underneath something which help it to move smoothly.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › runnerRunner - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A runner is a person who runs. A casual runner jogs around the block or chases their dog on the beach. If you train to run in the Olympics, you're also a runner, and if you play baseball, you're a runner when you're moving from first to second base.

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   Runner definition: a person, animal, or thing that runs, especially as a racer.. See examples of RUNNER used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrunner noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   a narrow piece of metal, plastic or wood that something slides on or can move along on. the runners of a sledge. a plant stem that grows along the ground and puts down roots to form a new plant. a long narrow piece of cloth or carpet on a piece of furniture or on the floor.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › runnerRunner - definition of runner by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. Sports One who runs, as for exercise or in a race. b. Baseball One who runs the bases. c. Football One who carries the ball. d. See flat 1. 2. A fugitive: a runner from justice. 3. a. One who carries messages or runs errands. b. One who serves as an agent or collector, as for a bank or brokerage house. c.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRUNNER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RUNNER definition: 1. someone who runs, usually in competitions: 2. someone who takes drugs or guns illegally from…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishrunner noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    noun. /ˈrʌnər/. a person or an animal that runs, especially one taking part in a race a long-distance/cross-country/marathon , etc. runner a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders see forerunner, front runner, roadrunner.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › runnerrunner - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    run•ner (run′ ər), n. a person, animal, or thing that runs, esp. as a racer. a messenger. a messenger of a bank or brokerage house. Sport [ Baseball.]See base runner. Sport [ Football.]the ball-carrier. a person whose business it is to solicit patronage or trade.