race
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɹeɪs/]
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1. race (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
Example: Several horses ran in a horse race: the first one to reach the finishing post won.
2. race (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.
Example: The flight of many birds is swifter than the race of any beasts.
3. race (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A race condition; a bug or problem that occurs when two or more components attempt to use the same resource at the same time.
Example: Many problems of oscillations and races are solved by this arrangement.
4. race (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).
Example: The drivers were racing around the track.
5. race (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To compete against in a race (contest).
Example: I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun.
6. race (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.
Example: As soon as it was time to go home, he raced for the door.
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