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

  • (..) ...and gave the book to himself at some point in the past. Look. It says right here... He wasn't just lucky. He knew, because he had the race results in the . That's how he made his entire fortune. Look at his pocket with a magnifying glass. MARTY: The . Son of a bitch stole my idea. (..)
    1989 Back to the Future Part II