race

Definition

  • noun: a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc., to see which one is fastest
  • noun: the act of running
  • verb: to compete in a race
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: raze, root, breed

Examples

  • The drivers 'raced' [='revved'] their engines while waiting at the starting line.

  • The company does not discriminate on grounds of 'race', age, sex, or religion.

  • The election is sure to become a 'horse race' by early summer.

Movie quotes

  • (..) with a lousy hundred bindles or so? The army would never miss 'em. Not for love or money. Well, that's the Germans for you. Never been a race better at squeezing the life out of a dime. I thought that was the Jews. Nice of you to grace us with your presence this morning. How's Dr. Thackery? Better? (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9