runner.

Agent 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.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. Any 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.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A competitor in a poker tournament.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. Somebody who controls or manages (e.g. a system).

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A person or vessel that runs blockades or engages in smuggling.

The gunrunners were arrested leaving the airport.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A baserunner.

The runner was out at second.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A 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.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. Anyone sent on an errand or with communications, especially for a bank (or, historically, a foot soldier responsible for carrying messages during war).

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A trusty (prisoner granted special privileges).

Agent noun of run; one who runs. An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. One who runs away; a deserter or escapee.

Agent noun of run; one who runs. An assistant.

A quick escape away from a scene; (by extension) the person who gets away.

He did a runner after robbing the drugstore.

A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.

Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.

A part of an apparatus that moves quickly.

After the cycle completes, the runner travels back quickly to be in place for the next cycle.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). A smooth strip on which a sledge runs.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). The blade of an ice skate.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). The channel or strip on which a drawer is opened and closed.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). Part of a mechanism which allows something to be pulled out for maintenance.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). The curved base of a rocking chair.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). In saddlery, a loop of metal through which a rein is passed.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). In molding, a channel cut in a mold.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). The rotating-stone of a grinding-mill.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). The movable piece to which the ribs of an umbrella are attached.

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). A tool in which lenses are fastened for polishing.

An 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.

A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.

The red runner makes the table so festive.

A 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?

A part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly.

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.

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.

A leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies; the skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail.

A rope to increase the power of a tackle.

A speedrunner.

An 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.

A running gag.

A streamlet.

A boat for transporting fish, oysters, etc.