Running

noun

'rənɪŋ

Adjective

(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
“in running (or working) order”
Similar:Functional Operative Working
measured lengthwise
“cost of lumber per running foot”
Similar:Linear
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
“as mountain stream with freely running water”
“hovels without running water”
continually repeated over a period of time
“a running joke among us”
of advancing the ball by running
“the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays”

(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
“the coach put great emphasis on running”
Similar:Run
the act of administering or being in charge of something
“he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time”
Type of:DisposalAdministration
the state of being in operation
“a running engine”
Type of:Operation
the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
Similar:Track
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
Similar:Run
Type of:LocomotionTravel

executed or initiated by running
“running plays worked better than pass plays”
“took a running jump”
“a running start”