English to English
adjective
- (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
As mountain stream with freely running water.
Hovels without running water.
source: WordNet 3.0
- of advancing the ball by running
The team's running plays worked better than its pass plays.
source: WordNet 3.0
- executed or initiated by running
Running plays worked better than pass plays.
Took a running jump.
A running start.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Moving or advancing by running.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- (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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
He broke into a run.
His daily run keeps him fit.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the state of being in operation
The engine is running smoothly.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of administering or being in charge of something
He has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of one who, or of that which runs; as, the running was slow.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- continually repeated over a period of time
A running joke among us.
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- measured lengthwise
Cost of lumber per running foot.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
In running (or working) order.
A functional set of brakes.
source: WordNet 3.0