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running in WordNet English dictionary
adjective- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
"in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
running operative functional working
- measured lengthwise
"cost of lumber per running foot"
linear running
- of advancing the ball by running
"the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"
running
- executed or initiated by running
"running plays worked better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running start"
running
- (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
"as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water"
running
- continually repeated over a period of time
"a running joke among us"
running
noun- the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
"he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"
run running
- (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"
run running running play running game
- the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
track running
- the act of administering or being in charge of something
"he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"
running
- the state of being in operation
"the engine is running smoothly"
running
WordNet Lexical Database v3.0, © 2006 Princeton University