sprint

[ sprint ]

/ sprɪnt /

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verb (used without object)

to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.

verb (used with object)

to traverse in sprinting: to sprint a half mile.

noun

a short race at full speed.

a burst of speed at any point during a long race, as near the finish line.

a brief spell of great activity.

Origin of sprint

1560–70; perhaps continuing Old English *sprintan (compare gesprintan to emit); cognate with Old Norse spretta,Old High German sprinzan to jump up

OTHER WORDS FROM sprint

sprinter, nounoutsprint, verb (used with object)

Words nearby sprint

sprinkle, sprinkler, sprinklered, sprinkler system, sprinkling, sprint, sprint medley, sprit, sprite, sprite crab, spritsail

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Example sentences from the Web for sprint

When you hit a throttle on a sprint car, the car sets sideways.
Homicide or Accident in Tony Stewart’s NASCAR Scandal?|Robert Silverman|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For this reason, the CDC says its response will be more of a “marathon” than a sprint.
CDC Calls Ebola Outbreak ‘Forest Fire’|Abby Haglage|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the late 1990s, Christie went on a sprint to prove his goodwill to the Bush family.
Chris Christie’s YOLO Attitude for 2016|Olivia Nuzzi|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The results of the sprint matter; only the top 60 finishers qualify for the next event, pursuit.
Why the Biathlon Makes Bonds of Us All|Brett Singer|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The penalty for a miss is the same as in the sprint (Dunce Lap).
Why the Biathlon Makes Bonds of Us All|Brett Singer|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I waited for a lull, and mounted all my lot behind the bushes and made them sprint to the woods where the Welsh company was.
The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10)|James Edward Parrott
Bad legs, indeed, ran a close race with fits in the pressed man's sprint for liberty.
The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore|John R. Hutchinson
But the sprint had played havoc with Sid's wind and he was puffing like a young porpoise.
The Crimson Sweater|Ralph Henry Barbour
He insisted that we keep up a steady gait and sprint at the end.
The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp|Ross Kay
Taking the water-polo ball next, pass it to given points of the tank to secure accuracy, and sprint after it each time.
Swimming Scientifically Taught|Frank Eugen Dalton and Louis C. Dalton

British Dictionary definitions for sprint

sprint

/ (sprɪnt) /

noun

athletics a short race run at top speed, such as the 100 metres

a fast finishing speed at the end of a longer race, as in running or cycling, etc

any quick run

verb (intr)

to go at top speed, as in running, cycling, etc

Derived forms of sprint

sprinter, noun

Word Origin for sprint

C16: from Scandinavian; related to Old English gesprintan to emit, Old Norse spretta to jump up, Old High German sprinzan to jump up, Swedish sprata to kick

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	sprint
释义	sprint [ sprint ] / sprɪnt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sprint ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc. verb (used with object) to traverse in sprinting: to sprint a half mile. noun a short race at full speed. a burst of speed at any point during a long race, as near the finish line. a brief spell of great activity. Origin of sprint 1560–70; perhaps continuing Old English *sprintan (compare gesprintan to emit); cognate with Old Norse spretta,Old High German sprinzan to jump up OTHER WORDS FROM sprint sprinter, nounoutsprint, verb (used with object) Words nearby sprint sprinkle, sprinkler, sprinklered, sprinkler system, sprinkling, sprint, sprint medley, sprit, sprite, sprite crab, spritsail Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sprint When you hit a throttle on a sprint car, the car sets sideways. Homicide or Accident in Tony Stewart’s NASCAR Scandal?\|Robert Silverman\|August 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For this reason, the CDC says its response will be more of a “marathon” than a sprint. CDC Calls Ebola Outbreak ‘Forest Fire’\|Abby Haglage\|July 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the late 1990s, Christie went on a sprint to prove his goodwill to the Bush family. Chris Christie’s YOLO Attitude for 2016\|Olivia Nuzzi\|May 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The results of the sprint matter; only the top 60 finishers qualify for the next event, pursuit. Why the Biathlon Makes Bonds of Us All\|Brett Singer\|February 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The penalty for a miss is the same as in the sprint (Dunce Lap). Why the Biathlon Makes Bonds of Us All\|Brett Singer\|February 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I waited for a lull, and mounted all my lot behind the bushes and made them sprint to the woods where the Welsh company was. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10)\|James Edward Parrott Bad legs, indeed, ran a close race with fits in the pressed man's sprint for liberty. The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore\|John R. Hutchinson But the sprint had played havoc with Sid's wind and he was puffing like a young porpoise. The Crimson Sweater\|Ralph Henry Barbour He insisted that we keep up a steady gait and sprint at the end. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp\|Ross Kay Taking the water-polo ball next, pass it to given points of the tank to secure accuracy, and sprint after it each time. Swimming Scientifically Taught\|Frank Eugen Dalton and Louis C. Dalton British Dictionary definitions for sprint sprint / (sprɪnt) / noun athletics a short race run at top speed, such as the 100 metres a fast finishing speed at the end of a longer race, as in running or cycling, etc any quick run verb (intr) to go at top speed, as in running, cycling, etc Derived forms of sprint sprinter, noun Word Origin for sprint C16: from Scandinavian; related to Old English gesprintan to emit, Old Norse spretta to jump up, Old High German sprinzan to jump up, Swedish sprata to kick Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sprint rush, scamper, scurry, dart, dash, scoot, tear, shoot, race, whiz, hotfoot
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sprint

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of sprint

OTHER WORDS FROM sprint

Words nearby sprint

Example sentences from the Web for sprint

British Dictionary definitions for sprint

noun

verb (intr)

Derived forms of sprint

Word Origin for sprint

Words related to sprint