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Running

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Definitions for Running

noun
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
Synonyms
run running play running game
Examples
  1. the defensive line braced to stop the run
  2. the coach put great emphasis on running
noun
the act of running
Synonyms
run
Examples
  1. traveling on foot at a fast pace
  2. he broke into a run
  3. his daily run keeps him fit
noun
the state of being in operation
Examples
  1. a running engine
noun
the act of administering or being in charge of something
Examples
  1. he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
noun
the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
Synonyms
track
adjective
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
Synonyms
running(a)
Examples
  1. as mountain stream with freely running water
  2. hovels without running water
adjective
continually repeated over a period of time
Synonyms
running(a)
Examples
  1. a running joke among us
adjective
of advancing the ball by running
Synonyms
running(a)
Examples
  1. the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
adjective
executed or initiated by running
Synonyms
running(a)
Examples
  1. running plays worked better than pass plays
  2. took a running jump
  3. a running start
adjective
measured lengthwise
Synonyms
linear running(a)
Examples
  1. cost of lumber per running foot
adjective
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Synonyms
running(a) operative functional working(a)
Examples
  1. in running (or working) order
  2. a functional set of brakes

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