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Athlete or climber (bean-pole type) (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

runner

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'athlete' is the definition.
(runner is a kind of athlete)

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(Other definitions for runner that I've seen before include "Athlete - errand boy - strip of cloth" , "Type of bean for an athlete?" , "Kind of bean for an athlete" , "Canvas shoe with a rubber sole" , "Percussion instrument" .)

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