Runner

Quick meaning: Runner is a noun meaning Agent noun of run; one who runs.

Meaning

Agent noun of run; one who runs.

More Meanings

1. (Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland) A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.
2. Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.
3. A part of an apparatus that moves quickly.
4. A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding).
5. A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.
6. (slang, usually in the phrase do a runner) A quick escape away from a scene; (by extension) the person who gets away.
7. (slang) An automobile; a working or driveable automobile.

Example Sentences

The red runner makes the table so festive.

He did a runner after robbing the drugstore.

Why don't we put down a clear runner in the front hall?

The car salesman told me that the used Volvo was a nice little runner.

Word Forms

• runners

Synonyms for runner

Depending on context, synonyms include quick-draw, extender, sneaker, trainer, offset, stolon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include smuggler, contrabandist, offset, stolon, race, racer.

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