Search:   Dictionary All Posts
Store Your Knowledge at the Brain Bank!
Login / Register - It's free!

runners Definition

Cancel
Login to Create a ListRegister for Free!
runners
noun(run-ner)
(football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
Synonyms: ball carrier,
runners
noun(run-ner)
fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil
Synonyms: blue runner, caranx crysos,
runners
noun(run-ner)
a baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base)
Synonyms: base runner,
runners
noun(run-ner)
a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
Synonyms: offset, stolon,
runners
noun(run-ner)
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
Synonyms: contrabandist, moon-curser, moon curser, smuggler,
runners
noun(run-ner)
a long narrow carpet
runners
noun(run-ner)
a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents
Examples:
He sent a runner over with the contract.
runners
noun(run-ner)
a trained athlete who competes in foot races
runners
noun(run-ner)
device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along
runners
noun(run-ner)
someone who travels on foot by running

Words Related to runners!

smuggler, base runner, blue runner, caranx crysos, contrabandist, stolon, offset, marathoners, riders, athletes, racers, golfers, marathons, skaters, players, candidates, stolons, participants, sportsmen, drivers, backs, skates, stairs, couriers, fugitives, cheaters, runaways, messengers, rails, rail, stairways, smugglers, pros, blockade, tracks, staircases, brokers, skids, traffickers, booties, turbines, ladders, corridors, companionways, torchbearers, finishers, baserunner, milers, harriers, sprinters, groundouts, swimmers, infield, wild pitch, walkers, hurdlers, throwers, hitters, batters, speedsters, cyclists, inning, groundout, leadoff, dribbler, sacrifice bunt, pacesetters, race, grounder, scullers, hurlers, rowers, steeplechase, bunts, qualifiers, contenders, pitchers, footraces, centerfielder, skiers, cross country, infielders, paddlers, hutting, groundball, benbow, sacrifice fly, cryptograph, trot, hopefuls, heelers, fielders, relay, challengers, medalling, outfielders, rushers, winners, invitational, scoring,

runners Examples by Brain Bank Users