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

  • (..) breach the castle walls. - Is there no other way in? - There is another way. We're promised gold and what do we get? Poo! How low has the dwarf race sunk? - That looks like one of mine. - Hold this! Right, gatehouse is yards to the right, - and there's a whole army out there. (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman