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racing

Definition

  • noun: the sport or profession of racing horses, cars, etc.
  • noun: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • She is 'racing against the clock' to be sure the assignment is handed in on time.

  • Her mind was 'racing'. [=she had many thoughts going quickly through her mind]

  • Researchers are 'racing (against time)' to find a cure.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,And over there, all your bits and bobs\Nfor doing your wizardry. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,lt's a world-class racing broom. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Look at it! The new Nimbus ! (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone