First Known Use: 1889
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1sprint
intransitive verb \ˈsprint\
: to run or go very fast for a short distance
Full Definition of SPRINT
: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
— sprint·er noun
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Origin of SPRINT
Middle English (Scots) sprenten to spring, leap, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect sprinta to jump, hop; akin to Old High German sprinzan to jump up
2sprint
noun
: a race over a short distance at a very fast speed
: a short period of running or going very fast
Full Definition of SPRINT
1
: the act or an instance of sprinting
2
a : dash 6b b : a burst of speed
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First Known Use of SPRINT
circa 1865
SPRINT Defined for Kids
1sprint
verb \ˈsprint\
sprint·edsprint·ing
Definition of SPRINT for Kids
: to run at top speed especially for a short distance
— sprint·er noun
2sprint
noun
Definition of SPRINT for Kids
1
: a short run at top speed
2
: a race over a short distance
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