sprint
1 of 2verb/sprɪnt/
Forms:sprints,sprinting,sprinted,sprinted
1
to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise
- In the final stretch of the race, the athlete sprinted past the competition to secure the gold medal.
- As part of their daily routine, the runners would sprint up a steep hill to build strength and endurance.
- To catch the bus, she had to sprint across the street before it pulled away.
- The soccer player sprinted down the field, dribbling the ball skillfully past defenders.
- Startled by a sudden noise, the deer sprinted into the forest for safety.