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Meaning of running
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
running
adj 1: (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain
stream with freely running water"; "hovels without
running water" [ant: {standing(a)}]
2: continually repeated over a period of time; "a running joke
among us"
3: of advancing the ball by running; "the team's running plays
worked better than its pass plays" [ant: {pass(a)},
{passing(a)}]
4: executed or initiated by running; "running plays worked
better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running
start" [ant: {standing(a)}]
5: measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot" [syn:
{linear}, {running(a)}]
6: (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in
running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
[syn: {running(a)}, {operative}, {functional}, {working(a)}]
n 1: (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" [syn: {run}, {running}, {running
play}, {running game}]
2: the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he
broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit" [syn: {run},
{running}]
3: the state of being in operation; "the engine is running
smoothly"
4: the act of administering or being in charge of something; "he
has responsibility for the running of two companies at the
same time"
5: the act of participating in an athletic competition involving
running on a track [syn: {track}, {running}]
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