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

  • (..) All but one. Make me so. . . This is definitely not been my day. You know what I'm saying, buddy? What a mess. Hey, you rhino, you have really nice race, do you know that? It's just a fact. You know what I'm talking about. A dandelion. Must be the last one of season. Carlo. Easy, Frankie. (..)
    2002 Ice Age