n. | 1. | One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. |
2. | The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; | |
a. | 1. | Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; |
2. | Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; | |
3. | Won by a long lead; |
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2. | runaway - someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops" Synonyms: fugitive | |
Adj. | 1. | runaway - completely out of control; "runaway inflation" |