sprinting
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɹɪntɪŋ// UK //spɹˈɪntɪŋ// sprint·ing
n. the activity of running very fast over a short distance. It is often done as a sport or to catch something quickly.
n. the act or sport of running at full speed over a short, specified distance. Often functions as a gerund to describe the competitive discipline or the physical exercise itself.
Sprinting is a great way to improve your fitness.
The athlete focused on her sprinting technique to shave seconds off her hundred-meter dash time.
While long-distance running requires immense endurance, sprinting demands explosive power and perfect coordination of the arms and legs to maintain maximum velocity.
Usage
Often used as a gerund; functions as a noun when describing the activity or sport.