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Meaning of racing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

racing

Pronunciation:/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).

    Example: The drivers were racing around the track.

  2. To compete against in such a race.

    Example: I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun.

  3. 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.

  4. Of a motor, to run rapidly when not engaged to a transmission.

verb

Definitions

  1. To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.

noun

Definitions

  1. The sport of competing in races.

verb

Definitions

  1. To demolish; to level to the ground.

  2. To scrape as if with a razor.