English dictionary
race
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a canal for a current of water
noun
- a contest of speed
noun
- any competition
noun
- people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
noun
- (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
noun
- the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
verb
- compete in a race
verb
- move hurridly
verb
- cause to move fast or to rush or race
verb
- to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
Example sentences
the race is to the swift
the race for the presidency
some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings
he is running the Marathon this year
let's race and see who gets there first
He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
The cars raced down the street
The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze
We are racing to find a cure for AIDS