noun Download 🔗Share Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet. Examples : "I just got back from my morning run." action sport physiology body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip. Examples : "I need to make a run to the store." action sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pleasure trip. Examples : "The family took several runners to the beach last weekend for some relaxation. " entertainment holiday Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Flight, instance or period of fleeing. Examples : "The frightened villagers spoke of frequent runners to the mountains after the invasion. " action sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Migration (of fish). Examples : "The annual salmon runners upstream provide a vital food source for bears and eagles. " fish biology animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A group of fish that migrate, or ascend a river for the purpose of spawning. Examples : "During the spring thaw, the runners of salmon began their arduous journey upstream to reach their spawning grounds. " fish animal biology organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A path taken by literal movement or figuratively Examples : "Sentence: "The internet provides countless runners for students to access information and learn new skills." " way sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An enclosure for an animal; a track or path along which something can travel. Examples : "He set up a rabbit run." animal place vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Rural landholding for farming, usually for running sheep, and operated by a runholder. Examples : "The vast, open runners in New Zealand provide ample grazing land for thousands of sheep. " agriculture property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share State of being current; currency; popularity. Examples : "Despite the new trends, classic rock music still enjoys considerable runners in many communities. " business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Continuous or sequential Examples : "The delivery truck uses a system of runners to move boxes continuously along the conveyor belt. " process action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flow of liquid; a leak. Examples : "The constant run of water from the faucet annoys me." utility physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (West Virginia) A small creek or part thereof. (Compare Southern US branch and New York and New England brook.) Examples : "The military campaign near that creek was known as "The battle of Bull Run"." geography place nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A quick pace, faster than a walk. Examples : "He broke into a run." sport action race Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sudden series of demands on a bank or other financial institution, especially characterised by great withdrawals. Examples : "Financial insecurity led to a run on the banks, as customers feared for the security of their savings." business finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any sudden large demand for something. Examples : "There was a run on Christmas presents." demand economy business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Various horizontal dimensions or surfaces Examples : "The movers used thick cardboard runners to protect the hardwood floor from scratches. " area part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A standard or unexceptional group or category. Examples : "He stood out from the usual run of applicants." group type Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In sports Examples : "The fastest runners from our school will compete in the city finals. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A line of knit stitches that have unravelled, particularly in a nylon stocking. Examples : "I have a run in my stocking." wear material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The stern of the underwater body of a ship from where it begins to curve upward and inward. Examples : "The diver carefully inspected the runners of the sunken ship for any signs of damage. " nautical part vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The 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. Examples : "The mining company extended the runners of the drift mine further east, hoping to find a new vein of copper. " geology direction Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pair or set of millstones. Examples : "The miller used the large runners to grind wheat into flour. " machine utensil agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually in the phrase 'do a runner') A quick escape away from a scene. Examples : "He did a runner after robbing the drugstore." action phrase police entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A deserter. Examples : "After the surprise attack, the unit suffered heavy losses, and several soldiers became runners, fleeing the battlefield to save themselves. " military person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners. Examples : "My dad wears runners when he goes for his morning walk. " wear sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole. Examples : "The shoemaker carefully stitched the runners to the leather uppers before gluing on the soles. " material wear part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of an apparatus that moves quickly. Examples : "After the cycle completes, the runner travels back quickly to be in place for the next cycle." part machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). Examples : "The sliding door on the van uses runners to move smoothly along the track. " machine technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An automobile; a working or driveable automobile. Examples : "Is that old Mercedes on the forecourt a runner? / No, it has no gearbox." vehicle machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table. Examples : "The red runner makes the table so festive." material item wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A long, narrow carpet for a high traffic area such as a hall or stairs. Examples : "How about we put down a clear runner in the front hall." property material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly. Examples : ""The cigarette had runners on one side, making it burn much faster there than on the other." " part substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "My strawberry plants are multiplying quickly because they send out runners that root into the soil and create new baby plants. " plant biology nature agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The rock climber attached the runners to the bolt in the rock face to secure the climbing rope. " sport technical item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A competitor in a poker tournament. Examples : "Several experienced poker runners registered for the school's annual tournament. " game entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables. Examples : "The restaurant was busy, so the runners quickly delivered the hot plates of pasta to each table. " job service food business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies; the skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail. Examples : "The fishermen in the Florida Keys often target runners because they are prized for their firm, flavorful meat. " fish animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (sports slang) An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent. Examples : "The sports agent sent his runners to the college basketball games to identify promising players before other agents did. " sport business job person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rope to increase the power of a tackle. Examples : "The construction workers used extra runners on the pulley system to lift the heavy steel beam. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A speedrunner. Examples : "The online leaderboard was dominated by runners who finished the game in under an hour. " sport game entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An idea or plan that has potential to be adopted or put into operation. Examples : "The school's new proposal for a longer lunch break is a promising runner. " plan possibility business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Running shoes, sneakers, trainers Examples : "My son needs new runners for track practice. " wear sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading