1. having no runs scored
Usage: baseball/cricket
2. having no runs or tears in fabric
Usage: textiles

Examples

• The pitcher threw three runless innings.
• It was a runless first half of the game.
• The team’s runless streak continued into the fifth inning.
• She preferred runless stockings that wouldn’t snag easily.
• The runless pantyhose were more durable than regular ones.
• After six runless innings, the crowd grew restless.