(chiefly, US) A raft, kayak, or similar watercraft used especially for traveling with the current of a river in a swift manner.
“AMTRAK Linc Serv MO Riv Run (318) KCY->CHI [2026-05-05] Alert: Delay Notification: As of 11:12 AM CT Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner Train 318 is operating approximately 30 minutes late due to rail congestion from freight train interference.”
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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(chiefly, US) A person who uses such a watercraft.
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(chiefly, US) A recreational or commercial boat used for regular operation on a riverway.
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