Racing: meaning, definitions and examples

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racing

 

[ หˆreษชsษชล‹ ]

Context #1

sport

The sport of competing in races, usually involving vehicles or animals, to see which is the fastest.

Synonyms

competition, running, speed contest

Examples of usage

  • They enjoy watching horse racing on weekends.
  • Formula 1 racing is known for its high speeds and adrenaline-filled races.
  • The racing industry generates billions of dollars in revenue each year.
Context #2

activity

The act or process of moving or progressing at high speed.

Synonyms

hurrying, speeding, sprinting

Examples of usage

  • He felt the thrill of adrenaline as he went racing down the hill on his bike.
  • The car came racing around the corner, narrowly avoiding a collision.
  • She was racing against time to finish the project before the deadline.
Context #3

gambling

The practice of engaging in races for the purpose of betting on the outcome.

Synonyms

betting on races, wagering on competitions

Examples of usage

  • He placed a bet on the dog racing at the local track.
  • Many people enjoy the excitement of horse racing and betting on the races.
  • Racing can be a risky activity when it involves gambling.

Translations

Translations of the word "racing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅŒเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rennen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะณะพะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyล›cigi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท course

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carrera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvodฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preteky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ต›่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dirkanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kappakstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carrera

Word origin

The word 'racing' originated from the Middle English word 'racen', which meant 'to run swiftly'. It has been used to describe competitive contests of speed involving various forms of transportation for centuries. Racing has evolved from ancient foot races to modern-day motor sports and horse racing. The thrill and excitement of racing have made it a popular form of entertainment and competition around the world.

See also: biracial, outrace, race, racehorse, racer, racers, racial, racialism, racialist, racism, racist, racy.