running

• (a) (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
  • as mountain stream with freely running water
  • hovels without running water
• (s) continually repeated over a period of time
  • a running joke among us
• (a) of advancing the ball by running
  • the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
• (a) executed or initiated by running
  • running plays worked better than pass plays
  • took a running jump
  • a running start
• (s) measured lengthwise
  • cost of lumber per running foot
  linear,
• (s) (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
  • in running (or working) order
  • a functional set of brakes
  operative, working, functional,

Nouns

• (n) (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
  • the defensive line braced to stop the run
  • the coach put great emphasis on running
  running game, running play, run,
• (n) the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
  • he broke into a run
  • his daily run keeps him fit
  run,
• (n) the state of being in operation
  • the engine is running smoothly
• (n) the act of administering or being in charge of something
  • he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
• (n) the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track track,

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