го́нка — meaning in English

English meaning

• chase verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
• race noun A contest to see who is fastest at reaching a goal.
• rush verb To hurry or do something very quickly, sometimes carelessly.

Senses

го́нка is used for these senses in English:

• chase (real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
• horse race An exciting and arduous competition (as in a political campaign).
• race A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
• rush General haste.

chase — full definition

1. verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
2. verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
3. noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
4. verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.

race — full definition

1. noun A contest to see who is fastest at reaching a goal.
2. noun A group of people classed together based on shared ancestry or physical characteristics.
3. verb To compete to see who can get somewhere or finish something first.

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