Definitions for running

Definitions for (noun) running

Main entry: run, running

Definition: the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

Usage: he broke into a run; his daily run keeps him fit


Main entry: track, running

Definition: the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track


Main entry: run, running, running game, running play

Definition: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

Usage: the defensive line braced to stop the run; the coach put great emphasis on running


Main entry: running

Definition: the act of administering or being in charge of something

Usage: he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time


Main entry: running

Definition: the state of being in operation

Usage: the engine is running smoothly


Definitions for (adj) running

Main entry: running

Definition: continually repeated over a period of time

Usage: a running joke among us


Main entry: functional, operative, running, working

Definition: (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

Usage: in running (or working) order; a functional set of brakes


Main entry: running

Definition: executed or initiated by running

Usage: running plays worked better than pass plays; took a running jump; a running start


Main entry: running

Definition: (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

Usage: as mountain stream with freely running water; hovels without running water


Main entry: running

Definition: of advancing the ball by running

Usage: the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays


Main entry: running, linear

Definition: measured lengthwise

Usage: cost of lumber per running foot


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