Powerful shot built up runner

I believe the answer is:

pile-driver

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(Other definitions for pile-driver that I've seen before include "Forceful blow" , "Machine for driving columns into ground - forceful punch" , "Machine for knocking heavy stakes into the ground" , "Machine which knocks stakes into the ground" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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