Definition of Running

1. Adjective. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream. "Hovels without running water"


2. Noun. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team. "The coach put great emphasis on running"
Exact synonyms: Run, Running Game, Running Play
Category relationships: American Football, American Football Game
Generic synonyms: Football Play
Specialized synonyms: Draw, Draw Play, End Run, Sweep, Return, Reverse, Rush, Rushing
Derivative terms: Run, Run, Run

3. Adjective. Continually repeated over a period of time. "A running joke among us"
Similar to: Continual

4. Noun. The act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace. "His daily run keeps him fit"
Exact synonyms: Run
Generic synonyms: Locomotion, Travel
Specialized synonyms: Dash, Sprint
Derivative terms: Run, Run, Run, Run, Run

5. Adjective. Of advancing the ball by running. "The team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"
Category relationships: Football, Football Game
Antonyms: Passing

6. Noun. The state of being in operation. "The engine is running smoothly"
Generic synonyms: Operation
Derivative terms: Run

7. Adjective. Executed or initiated by running. "A running start"
Antonyms: Standing

8. Noun. The act of administering or being in charge of something. "He has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"
Generic synonyms: Administration, Disposal
Specialized synonyms: Administrivia
Derivative terms: Run

9. Adjective. Measured lengthwise. "Cost of lumber per running foot"
Exact synonyms: Linear
Similar to: Lengthways, Lengthwise

10. Noun. The act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track.
Exact synonyms: Track
Generic synonyms: Track And Field
Group relationships: Track Meet
Derivative terms: Run

11. Adjective. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing. "A functional set of brakes"
Exact synonyms: Functional, Operative, Working
Similar to: Functioning
Derivative terms: Functionality, Operate, Operate

Definition of Running

1. a. Moving or advancing by running.

2. n. The act of one who, or of that which runs; as, the running was slow.

Definition of Running

1. Adjective. That which runs or run. ¹

2. Adverb. (context: informal) consecutively; in a row ¹

3. Noun. The action of the verb '''to run'''. ¹

4. Noun. The activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason ¹

5. Verb. (present participle of run) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Running

1. a race [n -S]

Medical Definition of Running

1. 1. Moving or advancing by running. Specifically, of a horse; Having a running gait; not a trotter or pacer. Trained and kept for running races; as, a running horse. 2. Successive; one following the other without break or intervention; said of periods of time; as, to be away two days running; to sow land two years running. 3. Flowing; easy; cursive; as, a running hand. 4. Continuous; keeping along step by step; as, he stated the facts with a running explanation. "A running conquest." "What are art and science if not a running commentary on Nature?" (Hare) 5. Extending by a slender climbing or trailing stem; as, a running vine. 6. Discharging pus; as, a running sore. Running block, the title of a book or chapter continued from page to page on the upper margin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Running

runner beans
runner up
runners
runners-up
runners up
runnest
runnet
runneth
runnets
runnier
runniest
runnily
runnin'
runniness
runninesses
running (current term)
running(a)
running-shoe
running about
running along
running around
running away
running back
running backs
running blackberry
running board
running boards
running by
running commentaries
running commentary

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