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

  • (..) - You'd better. - l will. l'm going to school. - That's the stuff, Pinoke. - l'd rather be smart than be an actor. Now you're talkin'! Come on, slowpoke, l'll race ya home. Well, well, Pinocchio. What's your rush? l gotta beatJiminy home. Oh, hello. Well, how is the great actor? (..)
    1940 Pinocchio