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sprint

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
to run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere:

Examples:

We had to sprint to catch the bus.
2
a short and very fast race, such as the 100 metres, or the last part of a longer race that is run as fast as possible:

Examples:

the 100-metre sprint
3
a very fast run that someone makes when they are in a great hurry to get somewhere:

Examples:

He suddenly broke into (= started) a sprint.
4
to run very fast esp. for a short distance, either as a competitor in a sport or because you are in a hurry to get somewhere:

Examples:

Clark sprinted past Smith and caught the ball in the end zone.
He sprinted off to meet his girlfriend.
5
a short race run at full speed, or any short period of fast running

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