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RUNNER

(noun)

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There are 10 meanings of the word Runner.

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Runner - as a noun

Someone who imports or exports without paying duties

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrabandistmoon-cursersmuggler
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criminalcrookfelonmalefactoroutlaw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Someone who travels on foot by running

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
travelertraveller
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who is employed to deliver messages or documents

Example: "He sent a runner over with the contract"

A baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base runner

A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offsetstolon

A trained athlete who competes in foot races

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
athlete
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ball carrier
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
football playerfootballer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A long narrow carpet

Device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fish of western atlantic: cape cod to brazil

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue runnercaranx crysos

Example Sentences

"The marathon runner crossed the finish line with a new personal best time."
"The track and field team has a fast runner who excels in the 100-meter dash."
"The delivery runner brings fresh bread to our doorstep every morning."
"As a long-distance runner, she trains daily to build endurance."
"The Olympic runner represented her country in the 400-meter race."
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Word Game Points

Is RUNNER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, runner is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUNNER has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is RUNNER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, runner is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUNNER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RUNNER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, runner is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUNNER has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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