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runner
noun run·ner \ˈrə-nər\
: a person who runs as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race
: an animal (such as a horse) that runs in a race
: a person who delivers messages, reports, materials, or products either within a business or organization or to outside locations
Full Definition of RUNNER
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a : messenger b : one that smuggles or distributes illicit or contraband goods (as drugs, liquor, or guns)
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: any of several large vigorous carangid fishes
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a : either of the longitudinal pieces on which a sled or sleigh slides b : the part of a skate that slides on the ice : blade c : the support of a drawer or a sliding door
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a : a long narrow carpet for a hall or staircase b : a narrow decorative cloth cover for a table or dresser top
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: an adjustable backstay running from mast to rail on a sail boat or ship
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: a running shot in basketball
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First Known Use of RUNNER
14th century
Related to RUNNER
- Synonyms
- bootlegger, contrabandist, courier, smuggler
RUNNER Defined for Kids
runner
noun run·ner \ˈrə-nər\
Definition of RUNNER for Kids
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: a person or animal that runs
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: a thin piece or part on or in which something slides <the runners on a sled>
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: a slender creeping branch of a plant that roots at the end or at the joints to form new plants
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: a long narrow carpet (as for a hall)
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