half-miler

[ haf-mahy-ler, hahf- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Informal.

half-miler

a runner who specializes in running races over half a mile or a similar metric distance

First recorded in 1930–35; half-mile + -er ¹

Billy Goode thinks the school can worry along through the year without him as a jumper or half-miler or shot-putter.

He was trying to be a half-miler last I knew, but I saw him over with the jumpers Friday.

Rindgely went in then and made the pace for the next three-quarters, and then gave place to Thatcher, a half-miler.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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