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   race

   /reɪs/

   noun

   • 1. a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is the fastest in covering a set course: "Hill started from pole position and won the race" Similar contestcompetitionrelayeventfixtureheatrallytrialtime trialhead-to-head
   • ▪ a series of races for horses or dogs, held at a fixed time on a set course.
   • ▪ a situation in which individuals or groups compete to be first to achieve a particular objective: "the race for nuclear power" Similar competitioncontestrivalrycontentionquest
   • ▪ the course of the sun or moon through the heavens: archaic "the industrious sun already half his race hath run"
   • 2. a strong or rapid current flowing through a narrow channel in the sea or a river: "angling for tuna in turbulent tidal races" Similar channelwaterwaywatercourseconduitsluicespillwayaqueduct
   • 3. a water channel, especially one built to lead water to or from a point where its energy is utilized, as in a mill or mine.
   • 4. a smooth ring-shaped groove or guide in which a ball bearing or roller bearing runs.
   • 5. a fenced passageway in a stockyard through which animals pass singly for branding, loading, washing, etc.
   • 6. (in weaving) the channel along which the shuttle moves.

   verb

   • 1. compete with another or others to see who is fastest at covering a set course or achieving an objective: "the vet took blood samples from the horses before they raced" Similar competetake part in a raceruncontendcompete againsthave a race withrun againstbe pitted againsttry to beat
   • ▪ compete regularly in races as a sport or leisure activity: "the next year, he raced again for the team"
   • ▪ prepare and enter (an animal or vehicle) for races: "he raced his three horses simply for the fun of it"
   • 2. move or progress swiftly or at full speed: "I raced into the house" Similar hurrydashrunrushsprintboltdartgallopcareerchargeshoothurtlehareboundflyspeedzoomgo hell for leatherpoundstreakscurryscuttlescamperscramblemake hastehastenlose no timespank alongreally moveinformal:tearbeltpeltscootzapzipwhipstep on itget a move onhotfoot itsteamput on some speedgo like a bat out of hellburn rubberbombbucketput one's foot downleg itwheechboogiehightail itclipbarrelget the lead outinformal, dated:cut alongvulgar slang:drag/tear/haul assliterary:fleetarchaic:posthiehaste
   • ▪ operate or cause to operate at excessive speed: "the truck came to rest against a tree with its engine racing"
   • ▪ (of a person's heart or pulse) beat faster than usual because of fear or excitement. Similar beat rapidlypoundthrobpulsatepulsethudthumphammerpalpitateflutterpitter-pattergo pit-a-patquivervibratepumppantthrillrare:quop

   Word Origin late Old English, from Old Norse rás ‘current’. It was originally a northern English word with the sense ‘rapid forward movement’, which gave rise to the senses ‘contest of speed’ (early 16th century) and ‘channel, path’ (i.e. the space traversed). The verb dates from the late 15th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RACE definition: 1. a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first: 2. an…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › raceRace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RACE is any one of the groups that humans are often divided into based on physical traits regarded as common among people of shared ancestry; also : the fact of dividing people, or of people being divided, into such groups : categorization by race. How to use race in a sentence. Usage of Race: Usage Guide

4. www.britannica.com › topic › race-humanRace | Definition, Ideologies, Constructions, & Facts |...

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Race, the idea that the human species is divided into distinct groups on the basis of inherited physical and behavioral differences. Genetic studies in the late 20th century refuted the existence of biogenetically distinct races, and scholars now argue that ‘races’ are cultural interventions stemming from colonialism.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRACE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RACE meaning: 1. a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first: 2. an…. Learn more.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Race_(human_categorization)Race (human categorization) - Wikipedia

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   Race is a categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society. The term came into common usage during the 16th century, when it was used to refer to groups of various kinds, including those characterized by close kinship relations. By the 17th century, the term began to refer to physical (phenotypical) traits, and then later to national affiliations.Modern science regards race as a social construct, an identity ...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   23 meanings: 1. a contest of speed, as in running, swimming, driving, riding, etc 2. any competition or rivalry 3. rapid or.... Click for more definitions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RACE definition: 1. a competition in which people run, ride, drive, etc against each other in order to see who is…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrace noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Collocations Race Race Race and society. fight for/ struggle for/ promote racial equality/ civil rights/ equal rights; outlaw/ end discrimination/ segregation; promote/ embrace/ celebrate/ champion diversity/ multiculturalism; attack/ criticize/ oppose/ reject multiculturalism; bridge/ break down/ transcend cultural/ racial barriers; practise/ promote (racial/ religious) tolerance/ integration; exacerbate/ widen/ perpetuate/ reinforce (racial/ socio-economic) inequality ...

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › raceRACE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Race definition: a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.. See examples of RACE used in a sentence.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › raceRace Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    RACE meaning: 1 : a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc., to see which one is fastest; 2 : an event at which there is a series of horse races