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   race

   /rās/

   noun

   • 1. a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, boats, etc., to see which is the fastest in covering a set course: "I won the first 50-lap 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.

   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) in races as a sport or leisure activity: "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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › raceRace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word race, from human groups based on physical traits to competitions of speed or skill. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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

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   Sep 25, 2024 · race, the idea that the human species is divided into distinct groups on the basis of inherited physical and behavioral differences.

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

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   Race is a social construct, an identity that is assigned based on rules made by society. The concept of race is foundational to racism, but also varies across time, place, and culture.

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

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   Learn the meanings of race as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. See how race can refer to a competition, a group of people, or a hurry.

7. www.oxfordbibliographies.com › abstract › documentRace - Sociology - Oxford Bibliographies

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   Jul 27, 2016 · Race is a socially constructed system of human classification that distinguishes between groups of people based on phenotypical characteristics. This article reviews various theoretical frameworks and approaches to understand the dynamics of race, racism, and racial inequality in sociology.

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

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   Any of several extensive human populations associated with broadly defined regions of the world and distinguished from one another on the basis of inheritable physical characteristics, traditionally conceived as including such traits as pigmentation, hair texture, and facial features.

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

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   Learn the meaning of race as a noun and a verb in English, with different contexts and usage. Find out how race can refer to a competition, a group of people, or a hurry.