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Definition of runner - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
athleteperson who runs, especially in races
- The runner sprinted past the finish line..
2.
homelong narrow carpet for high traffic areas
- A runner was placed in the hallway for protection.
3.
furniture partUS sliding piece on which a drawer movesUS
- The drawer's runner needs some oil to slide smoothly..
4.
botanyTECH. plant stem that grows horizontally and produces new plantsTECH.
- Strawberry plants spread quickly by sending out runners..
5.
messengerDated person employed to deliver messages or documentsDated
- The runner quickly delivered the package to the office.
Adjective
1.
shoesUS suitable for running or jogging activitiesUS
- These are my favorite runner shoes for jogging.
2.
machineryRare designed to move or operate smoothlyRare
- The runner mechanism ensures the machine works efficiently.
Images of runner
long narrow carpet for high traffic areas 
sliding piece on which a drawer moves 
plant stem that grows horizontally and produces new plants
Expressions with runner
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feeling of euphoria and less pain after intense running or exercise
After her run, she felt a runner's high.
leave a place quickly to avoid trouble
He did a runner when the police arrived.
person who runs in long-distance races
The marathon runner crossed the finish line with a smile.
person finishing second in a competition
She was the runner-up in the spelling bee.
competitor most likely to win a contest
She is the front-runner in the election race.
person who leaves the scene of an accident
The hit-and-runner sped away after the collision.
person who runs long races like marathons
She trained hard to become a long-distance runner.
person who smuggles weapons illegally
The arms-runner was caught at the border.
person who smuggles illegal drugs
The police arrested a drug runner at the border.
person who runs regularly and with enthusiasm
She is an avid runner who trains every morning.
player on base or trying to reach base
The base runner sprinted towards second base.
player chosen to run for another
The coach called in a designated runner for the injured player.
long green pods eaten as a vegetable
We had runner beans with our dinner.
long bean pods often sliced for cooking
She added scarlet runner beans to the stew.
person who smuggles illegal drugs
The police arrested a notorious dope-runner at the border.
urgent need to defecate during or after running
Many athletes experience runner's trots during marathons.
person who participates in free running
The free runner leaped over the wall effortlessly.
diarrhea that happens to runners during or after running
Runner's diarrhea made him stop during the race.
pain around the kneecap from overuse in athletes
Runner's knee can make it hard to climb stairs.
marine fish with yellow and blue stripes
The rainbow runner swims quickly through the coral reef.
device used to control rope movement
The climber used a rope runner for safety.
player who runs specific paths to receive passes
The route runner evaded the defender and caught the ball.
situation in poker with last two cards winning
He won the game with a runner-runner flush.
edible seeds of a red-flowered climbing bean plant
The scarlet runner seeds are popular in British cuisine.
Origin of runner
Old English, rinnan (to run)
Terms with runner included in their meaning
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boat towing
long flat runner for gliding on water
front runner
holding first place in a contest or race
sports
base that a runner must touch third in baseball
climbing runner
stem of a pumpkin plant
snow activity
slide down snow or ice on a low, flat runner
athletics
final runner in a relay race
baseball
put a runner out by touching with ball
sports
initial base a runner must reach after hitting the ball
errand runner
person who runs errands especially in an office
sports
baseball tactic bunting to score runner from third
runner
person who runs half-mile races
baseball term
play in baseball where the runner reaches base without being out
sports
remove a runner from bases in baseball
errand runner
young male employee performing various errands in an office
helicopter
runner or support on a helicopter
sports
runner setting pace in a race
baseball play
advance a runner by getting out in baseball
aviation
long flat runner for landing aircraft
baseball
act of bunting to score a runner
sports
play in a game as a blocking, short-yardage runner
sports
baseball play where a runner is trapped
sports
leave a runner on base in baseball
sports
throw made to put out runner in baseball
athletics
most reliable female runner in a relay
Examples of runner in a sentence
Every runner received a medal for participation. They bought a runner for the kitchen floor. The runner in the entryway was elegant and durable. The runner of the cabinet broke. He replaced the old runner with a new one. The garden was full of runners from the mint plant.
Runners from the spider plant were taking over the pot. The runner was dispatched to deliver the urgent letter. During the war, a runner was crucial for communication. I bought a new pair of runner sneakers yesterday. These runner shoes are perfect for marathons. The runner bearings keep the engine quiet. A runner belt helps the conveyor move smoothly.
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- French:coureur, de course, ...
- German:Läufer, laufgeeignet, ...
- Italian:corridore, da corsa, ...
- Spanish:corredor, deportivas, ...
- Portuguese:corredor, de corrida, ...
- Chinese:跑步者, 跑步的, ...
- Japanese:ランナー, ランナーの, ...
- Arabic:عداء, مُخَصَّص لِلْجَرْي, ...
- Hebrew:רָץ, מְיֻעָד לְרִיצָה, ...
- Russian:бегун, беговой, ...
- Ukrainian:бігун, біговий, ...
- Hindi:धावक, दौड़ने योग्य, ...
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