run·ner

run·ner
/ˈrʌnɚ/ noun, pl -ners [count]
1 a : a person who runs as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race

a long-distance/cross-country/marathon runner

She's a fast runner.

1 b : an animal (such as a horse) that runs in a race
2 a : a person who delivers messages, reports, materials, or products either within a business or organization or to outside locations : ↑messenger
2 b : a person who brings drugs, guns, etc., to a place illegally and secretly

a drug runner

3 baseball : a player who is on base or is trying to reach a base : ↑base runner

The runner slid into third base.

4 : a long, thin piece or part on which something (such as a sled, skate, or drawer) slides
5 : a stem of a plant that grows along the ground and that forms new plants

a plant that spreads by sending out runners

6 a : a long, narrow carpet for a hall or staircase
6 b : a narrow cloth cover for a table or other piece of furniture
Brit informal : to leave a place quickly by running especially to avoid paying a bill or to escape punishment

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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