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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.


SIMPLE

Sprinting is a great way to improve your fitness.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete focused on her sprinting technique to shave seconds off her hundred-meter dash time.

COMPLEX

While long-distance running requires immense endurance, sprinting demands explosive power and perfect coordination of the arms and legs to maintain maximum velocity.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a gerund; functions as a noun when describing the activity or sport.

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