What does sprinting mean?
Sprinting means present participle and gerund of sprint.
Sprinting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sprint.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of sprint
- 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.
Synonyms for sprinting
Antonyms for sprinting
Related Words
Word Forms
- sprintings
Usage Notes
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How do you use sprinting in a sentence?
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.
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