running

Definitions

1. 1present participle

   of Run

2. 2adjective

   Moving or advancing by running.

3. 3adjective

   Having a running gait; not a trotter or pacer.

4. 4adjective

   trained and kept for running races; as, a running horse.

5. 5adjective

   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.

6. 6adjective

   Flowing; easy; cursive; as, a running hand.

7. 7adjective

   Continuous; keeping along step by step; as, he stated the facts with a running explanation.

8. 8adjective

   Extending by a slender climbing or trailing stem; as, a running vine.

9. 9adjective

   Discharging pus; as, a running sore.

10. 10noun

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

11. 11noun

    That which runs or flows; the quantity of a liquid which flows in a certain time or during a certain operation; as, the first running of a still.

12. 12noun

    The discharge from an ulcer or other sore.

13. 13noun

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

    "he broke into a run"

    "his daily run keeps him fit"

    Synonyms

    run
14. 14noun

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

    Synonyms

    track
15. 15noun

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

    "the defensive line braced to stop the run"

    "the coach put great emphasis on running"

    Synonyms

    run
16. 16noun

    the act of administering or being in charge of something

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

17. 17noun

    the state of being in operation

    "the engine is running smoothly"

18. 18adjective

    continually repeated over a period of time

    "a running joke among us"

19. 19adjective

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

    "in running (or working) order"

    "a functional set of brakes"

    Synonyms

    functionaloperativeworking
20. 20adjective

    executed or initiated by running

    "running plays worked better than pass plays"

    "took a running jump"

21. 21adjective

    (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

    "as mountain stream with freely running water"

    "hovels without running water"

22. 22adjective

    of advancing the ball by running

    "the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"

23. 23adjective

    measured lengthwise

    "cost of lumber per running foot"

    Synonyms

    linear