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

  • (..) They hide in mountains seeking riches. They care not for the troubles of others. It is in Men that we must place our hope. Men? Men are weak. The race of Men is failing. The blood of Numenor is all but spent,its pride and dignity forgotten. It is because of Men the Ring survives. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • (..) Seven to the Dwarf-lords.' Great miners and craftsmen of the mountain halls. And nine... ...nine rings were gifted to the race of Men... ... who,above all else,desire power. Middle Earth For within these rings was bound the strength and will to govern each race. But they were all of them deceived. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring