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1
someone who
runs
,
especially
in
competitions
:
Examples:
a long-distance
runner
2
a
horse
running in a
race
3
a person who
works
for someone by taking
messages
,
collecting
money, etc.
4
a
5
one of two
blades
under a
sledge
,
usually
made of
metal
, that
allow
it to move
along
easily
6
a
strip
of
material
that is put
along
the
length
of a
table
, for
decoration
:
Examples:
The
decor
is minimalist
modern
:
bare
walls
and
simple
black
tables
with
white
linen
runners.
Also on
view
is a
wonderful
selection
of
designs
for
wallpaper
,
table
mats
, runners and
coasters
.
7
a long
narrow
strip
of
carpet
,
especially
on
stairs
or in a
hallway
(= the
area
just inside the
main
entrance
of a house that
leads
to other
rooms
and
usually
to the
stairs
):
Examples:
I have just put a
runner
up the
stairs
in the same
colour
.
Every day they have to
straighten
the
hall
runner
.
8
a long
stem
of a
plant
that
grows
along
the
ground
in
order
to put down
roots
in a new place
9
someone who
takes
illegal
drugs
or
weapons
from one place to another:
Examples:
a gun-runner
10
a long,
narrow
blade
designed
to
slide
over
ice
easily
,
fixed
to the
bottom
of
skates
(= a
type
of
boot
) or
snow
vehicles
11
a
sneaker
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