runner
//ˈrʌnər//
Noun
runnerSingular
runnersPlural
1
A person who runs, especially as a sport or for exercise.
She is a fast runner and wins many races.
2
A messenger or courier who delivers items by running or traveling quickly.
The runner delivered the important documents to the office.
3
A long, narrow carpet or rug, typically placed in a hallway or on stairs.
We placed a runner in the hallway to protect the floor.
4
A stem that grows along the ground and produces roots and shoots at intervals, enabling a plant to spread.
Strawberry plants spread by sending out runners.
5
A blade on which something slides, such as on a sled or ice skate.
The runners on the sled were worn out from years of use.