runner

A noun referring to a person or animal that runs, especially in a race or for exercise.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека или животное, которое бегает, особенно в гонке или для упражнений.esSustantivo que designa a una persona o animal que corre, especialmente en una carrera o por ejercicio. También puede referirse a un corredor deportivo o a alguien que participa en carreras.frNom désignant une personne ou un animal qui court, notamment dans une course ou pour faire de l'exercice.deSubstantiv, das eine Person oder ein Tier bezeichnet, das läuft, besonders in einem Rennen oder zum Training; auch eine Person, die etwas Bestimmtes betreibt oder verbreitet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa ou animal que corre, especialmente em uma corrida ou como exercício.zh指跑步的人或动物，尤指参加赛跑或为锻炼而跑步的人；也可指走私者或送信、跑腿的人。arاسم يدل على شخص أو حيوان يركض، وخاصة في سباق أو للتمرين.

1. Athlete A1 formal sport

   A person who runs, especially for sport or exercise.

   • The runner crossed the finish line first.
   • She is a long-distance runner training for a marathon.
   • Runners must stay hydrated during the race.

   ruБегунesCorredor (atleta)frCoureur (athlète)deLäuferptCorredorzh跑步者arعَدَّاء

   Synonyme: joggermarathonerracersportsmansprinter

2. Messenger or errand person B1 formal

   A person who delivers messages or runs errands.

   • The office runner brought the documents to the manager.
   • He worked as a runner for a courier service.
   • The runner was sent to deliver the urgent package.

   ruПосыльныйesMensajero o recaderofrmessagerdeBoteptMensageirozh信使arالمرسل

   Synonyme: courierdispatch ridererrand boygofermessenger

3. Part of a sled or skate B2 formal

   The blade or strip on which a sled or ice skate slides.

   • The sled's runners were made of polished metal.
   • He sharpened the runners of his ice skates.
   • The wooden runners of the old sled were worn out.

   ruПолозesPatín de trineo o cuchilla de patínfrPatin (de luge ou de patin à glace)deKufeptLâminazh冰刀arنَصْل الزَّلَّاقَة أو المِزْلَق

   Synonyme: bladeskiskid

4. Carpet or rug B2 formal

   A long, narrow rug or carpet, often used in hallways.

   • They placed a runner in the hallway to protect the floor.
   • The antique runner added elegance to the staircase.
   • She bought a colorful runner for the dining table.

   ruДорожкаesalfombra de pasillofrTapis de couloirdeLäuferptPassadeirazh长条地毯arسجادة ممر

   Synonyme: stair-carpet

• runners plural form
• runners' possessive plural form
• runner's possessive singular form