Definition of runner
2 a
:messenger
b
:one that smuggles or distributes illicit or contraband goods (such 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 (such as a strawberry) that forms or spreads by means of runners
c
:a twining vine (such 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
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