Strip of carpet (6)

I believe the answer is:

runner

(Other definitions for runner that I've seen before include "Athlete; messenger" , "Harrier" , "Percussion instrument" , "Athlete - errand boy - strip of cloth" , "Branch from the base of plant that produces new plants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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