Définitions
1.NounAgent noun of run; one who runs.
A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete."The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race.; The mare is the stables' runner for the 5.15 race at Epsom.; The judge said she would not be a runner in the upcoming elections.; The gunrunners were arrested leaving the airport.; The runner was out at second."
2.NounA person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete."The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race."
3.NounAny entrant, person or animal (especially a horse), for a race or any competition; a candidate for an election."The mare is the stables' runner for the 5.15 race at Epsom.; The judge said she would not be a runner in the upcoming elections."
4.NounA competitor in a poker tournament.
5.NounSomebody who controls or manages (e.g. a system).
6.NounA person or vessel that runs blockades or engages in smuggling."The gunrunners were arrested leaving the airport."
7.NounA player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
8.NounA baserunner."The runner was out at second."
9.NounA person (from one or the other team) who runs out onto the field during the game to take verbal instructions from the coach to the players. A runner mustn't interfere with play, and may have to wear an identifying shirt to make clear his or her purpose on the field.
10.NounAnyone sent on an errand or with communications, especially for a bank (or, historically, a foot soldier responsible for carrying messages during war).
11.NounA restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables.
12.NounA trusty (prisoner granted special privileges).
13.NounAn employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent.
14.NounA person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.
15.NounOne who runs away; a deserter or escapee.
16.NounAn assistant. (clarification of this definition is needed)
17.NounA quick escape away from a scene; the person who gets away."He did a runner after robbing the drugstore."
18.NounA type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.
19.NounPart of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.
20.NounA part of an apparatus that moves quickly."After the cycle completes, the runner travels back quickly to be in place for the next cycle."
21.NounA mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding).
A smooth strip on which a sledge runs.
The blade of an ice skate.
The channel or strip on which a drawer is opened and closed.
Part of a mechanism which allows something to be pulled out for maintenance.
The curved base of a rocking chair.
22.NounA smooth strip on which a sledge runs.
23.NounThe blade of an ice skate.
24.NounThe channel or strip on which a drawer is opened and closed.
25.NounPart of a mechanism which allows something to be pulled out for maintenance.
26.NounThe curved base of a rocking chair.
27.NounIn saddlery, a loop of metal through which a rein is passed.
28.NounIn molding, a channel cut in a mold.
29.NounThe rotating-stone of a grinding-mill.
30.NounThe movable piece to which the ribs of an umbrella are attached.
31.NounA tool in which lenses are fastened for polishing.
32.NounAn automobile; a working or driveable automobile."The car salesman told me that the used Volvo was a nice little runner.; Is that old Mercedes on the forecourt a runner? / No, it has no gearbox."
33.NounA strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table."The red runner makes the table so festive."
34.NounA long, narrow carpet for a high-traffic area such as a hall or stairs."Why don't we put down a clear runner in the front hall?"
35.NounA part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly.
36.NounA 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.
37.NounA 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.
38.NounA leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies; the skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail.
39.NounA rope to increase the power of a tackle.
40.NounA speedrunner.
41.NounAn idea or plan that has potential to be adopted or put into operation."This idea isn't a runner. Let's not waste any more time on it."
42.NounA running gag.
43.NounA streamlet.
44.NounA boat for transporting fish, oysters, etc.