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Word: Runner
Speech Type: Noun
ˈrʌnə
a person that runs, especially in a specified way
Short Definition:person that runs
Examples:- Mary was a fast runner
a person who smuggles specified goods into or out of a country or area
Short Definition:person who smuggles specified goods into or out of country or area
Examples:- a gun-runner
a rod, groove, or blade on which something slides.
Short Definition:rod, groove, or blade on which something slides
a shoot, typically leafless, which grows from the base of a plant along the surface of the ground and can take root at points along its length
Short Definition:shoot which grows from base of plant along surface of ground
Examples:- it's not always easy to find strawberry runners with good strong roots
a long, narrow rug or strip of carpet, especially for a hall or stairway
Short Definition:long, narrow rug or strip of carpet
Examples:- a faded runner held in place with brass stair rods
a revolving millstone.
Short Definition:revolving millstone
a police officer.
Short Definition:police officer
a fast-swimming fish of the jack family, occurring in tropical seas.
Short Definition:fast-swimming fish of jack family
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