noun

sprinting

Sprinting (noun) means the activity of running at full speed over a short distance. Example: “Regular sprinting builds explosive leg strength.”

noun

The activity of running at full speed over a short distance.

"Regular sprinting builds explosive leg strength."

How to use sprinting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of running as fast as possible, usually for a short distance.

Word forms

sprintings plural

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Rhymes for sprinting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sprinting” mean?

The word “sprinting” means the activity of running at full speed over a short distance. In plain terms, the act of running as fast as possible, usually for a short distance.

How do you use “sprinting” in a sentence?

Here is “sprinting” used in a sentence: “Regular sprinting builds explosive leg strength.”

What part of speech is “sprinting”?

“Sprinting” is a noun.

What is the meaning of sprinting?

"sprinting" (noun) means the activity of running at full speed over a short distance.