runaways

noun

1. 1

   A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

   “Runaway children are vulnerable to criminal exploitation.”

2. 2

   A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.

3. 3

   (usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.

4. 4

   The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.

5. 5

   An overwhelming victory.

   “The home side won in a runaway.”