runner

run·ner

noun \ˈrə-nər\

Definition of RUNNER

1

a : one that runs : racer b : base runner c : ballcarrier

2

a : messenger b : one that smuggles or distributes illicit or contraband goods (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 : the part of a skate that slides on the ice : blade c : the support of a drawer or a sliding door

5

a : an elongated horizontal stem arising from the base of a plant; especially : stolon 1a b : a plant (as a strawberry) that forms or spreads by means of runners c : a twining vine (as a scarlet runner bean)

6

a : a long narrow carpet for a hall or staircase b : a narrow decorative cloth cover for a table or dresser top

7

: an adjustable backstay running from mast to rail on a sail boat or ship

8

: a running shot in basketball

Examples of RUNNER

1. The runner slid into third base.
2. <sent a runner to tell them that all was ready for the feast>

First Known Use of RUNNER

14th century

Related to RUNNER

Synonyms: bootlegger, contrabandist, courier, smuggler

Related Words: coyote, gunrunner, mule [slang]

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Rhymes with RUNNER

cunner, gunner, scunner, shunner, stunner, tonner