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running
('r/@/n/I//N/ )

adjective (a)

  • (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream(adj.all)
    Example:
    As mountain stream with freely running water.
    Hovels without running water.
    source: wordnet30
  • of advancing the ball by running(adj.all)
    Example:
    The team's running plays worked better than its pass plays.
    Antonym:
    pass, passing
    source: wordnet30
  • executed or initiated by running(adj.all)
    Example:
    Running plays worked better than pass plays.
    Took a running jump.
    A running start.
    Antonym:
    standing
    source: wordnet30
  • Moving or advancing by running.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team(noun.act)
    Example:
    The coach put great emphasis on running.
    Synonym:
    run, running game, running play
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    run
    source: wordnet30
  • the state of being in operation(noun.state)
    Example:
    The engine is running smoothly.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of administering or being in charge of something(noun.act)
    Example:
    He has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    track
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of one who, or of that which runs; as, the running was slow.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • continually repeated over a period of time(adj.all)
    Example:
    A running joke among us.
    source: wordnet30
  • measured lengthwise(adj.all)
    Example:
    Cost of lumber per running foot.
    Synonym:
    linear
    source: wordnet30
  • (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing(adj.all)
    Example:
    In running (or working) order.
    Synonym:
    functional, operative, working
    source: wordnet30

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