ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sprinting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Sprinting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of sprint.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of sprint.

More Meanings

  1. The act or action of the verb to sprint (to run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period).

Example Sentences

Fyodor, Pedro and the second heard the first crash from the door of the store-room, and it was succeeded by sprintings of feet overhead along the deck. For a moment they stood listening.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dash, jogging, jumping, speedwork, speeding, accelerating.

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