racing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the sport of engaging in contests of speed
   
2. verb move fast
   rush; bucket along; hotfoot; belt along; cannonball along; race; step on it; hie; hasten; speed; pelt along; rush along.
   
   • He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
   • The cars raced down the street
3. verb compete in a race
   race; run.
   
   • he is running the Marathon this year
   • let's race and see who gets there first
4. verb to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
   race.
   
   • We are racing to find a cure for AIDS
5. verb cause to move fast or to rush or race
   rush; race.
   
   • The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze

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