sprint — a short race at full speed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short race at full speed
Pronunciation (IPA): /sprɪnt/
Korean meaning: 전속력으로 달리는 짧은 경주
Korean pronunciation: 스**프린**트
Example Sentences
- She sprinted to the ice cream truck like her life depended on it.
- The final sprint of the marathon separated the winners from the exhausted.
- My dog can sprint faster than most Olympic athletes when he sees a squirrel.
sprint
NOUN//sprɪnt//
a short race at full speed
a short race at full speed
Sprint leaves a print, earning a medal mint!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'sprinta' meaning 'to jump or leap'. The word entered English in the 16th century, likely through Scandinavian contact, and originally referred to a short, rapid movement or dash.
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📝Examples
“She sprinted to the ice cream truck like her life depended on it.”
“The final sprint of the marathon separated the winners from the exhausted.”
“My dog can sprint faster than most Olympic athletes when he sees a squirrel.”
“We need to sprint through this project to meet the deadline.”
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