nounπShareAct or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet."I just got back from my morning run."actionsportphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAct or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip."I need to make a run to the store."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pleasure trip."My weekend runner to the mountains was a relaxing escape from the daily grind. "entertainmentholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFlight, instance or period of fleeing."The sudden fire alarm triggered a frantic runner from the classroom. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMigration (of fish)."The salmon are strong runners, migrating upstream to their breeding grounds. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of fish that migrate, or ascend a river for the purpose of spawning."The salmon runner swam upstream to the spawning grounds. "fishanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA path taken by literal movement or figuratively"The park's new walking trail is a popular runner for families. "actionsportwaypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn enclosure for an animal; a track or path along which something can travel."He set up a rabbit run."animalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRural landholding for farming, usually for running sheep, and operated by a runholder."The farmer inherited the sheep runner, which provided grazing land for his flock. "agriculturepropertyeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareState of being current; currency; popularity."The latest video game is the current runner; everyone is talking about it. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareContinuous or sequential"The runner of the relay race was fast, ensuring a continuous and successful performance. "processmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flow of liquid; a leak."The constant run of water from the faucet annoys me."substancephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(West Virginia) A small creek or part thereof. (Compare Southern US branch and New York and New England brook.)"The military campaign near that creek was known as "The battle of Bull Run"."geographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quick pace, faster than a walk."He broke into a run."sportactionphysiologyraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden series of demands on a bank or other financial institution, especially characterised by great withdrawals."Financial insecurity led to a run on the banks, as customers feared for the security of their savings."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny sudden large demand for something."There was a run on Christmas presents."demandbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVarious horizontal dimensions or surfaces"The runner on the kitchen table is a colorful, patterned cloth that covers the various horizontal surfaces. "areamaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA standard or unexceptional group or category."He stood out from the usual run of applicants."grouptypeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn sports"The school's track team has a new star runner. "sportpersonraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line of knit stitches that have unravelled, particularly in a nylon stocking."I have a run in my stocking."wearmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stern of the underwater body of a ship from where it begins to curve upward and inward."The ship's runner is where the hull curves up and in, towards the waterline. "nauticalpartvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by licence of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes."The mining company's permit specified the runner for the new tunnel, allowing the drift to extend horizontally 100 meters. "geologydirectiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pair or set of millstones."The old mill used a set of heavy runner stones to grind the grain. "machineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the phrase 'do a runner') A quick escape away from a scene."He did a runner after robbing the drugstore."actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deserter."The football team's star player was considered a runner after he left practice without permission. "militarypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners."My son wore his new running shoes, a pair of comfortable runners, to practice soccer. "wearsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePart of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole."The shoemaker carefully attached the runner to the upper before gluing the sole. "wearitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part of an apparatus that moves quickly."After the cycle completes, the runner travels back quickly to be in place for the next cycle."machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding)."The toy car's small runner wheels allowed it to move smoothly across the floor. "machinepartdevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn automobile; a working or driveable automobile."Is that old Mercedes on the forecourt a runner? / No, it has no gearbox."vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table."The red runner makes the table so festive."materialitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long, narrow carpet for a high traffic area such as a hall or stairs."How about we put down a clear runner in the front hall."propertymaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly."The runner on my cigarette was uneven, so I stubbed it out. "partitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long stolon sent out by a plant (such as strawberry), in order to root new plantlets, or a plant that propagates by using such runners."The strawberry plant sent out runners, which eventually grew into new plants. "plantbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short sling with a carabiner on either end, used to link the climbing rope to a bolt or other protection such as a nut or friend."The rock climber used the runner to attach the rope to the bolt on the cliff face. "sporttechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA competitor in a poker tournament."My brother is a skilled runner in the annual poker tournament at the school. "gamesportentertainmentbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables."The runner brought our order to our table quickly. "jobservicebusinessfoodpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies; the skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail."The chef ordered a fresh runner for dinner. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sports slang) An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent."The sports agent hired a new runner to find talented basketball players for his roster. "sportbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rope to increase the power of a tackle."The construction worker used a runner to lift the heavy beam more easily. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA speedrunner."The video game speedrunner completed the entire game in under an hour. "gamesportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn idea or plan that has potential to be adopted or put into operation."The new school's proposed budget is a strong runner for approval by the board. "planpossibilitybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading