A climbing plant, Phaseolus coccineus, having long bean pods. / (chiefly Britain) The pods, sliced, as a vegetable.

(idiomatic) Any of the most likely winners in a contest, election, etc. / (finance, business) One who engages in front running.

(baseball) A substitute runner, usually brought in to replace a slow runner to increase the chance of that runner scoring.

plural of runner-up

Alternative spelling of runner-up

plural of runner up

The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first. / Second favourite.

A vehicle, typically a naval one, with the purpose of bringing cargo across a military blockade.

plural of runner-up

A torchbearer, as in the Olympics. / (Sussex) One who collects used torches for a bonfire society on Bonfire Night.