Surgeon discharges one of the runners (4)
I believe the answer is:
rugs
This clue might be a double definition.
'surgeon discharges' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'one of the runners' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rugs that I've seen before include "Carpets" , "Wigs?" , "Floor mats or thick blankets" , "Floor covering" .)