Definition of running

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Running (a.) trained and kept for running races; as, a running horse..

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Curriculum :: Curriculum (n.) A race course; a place for running.
Countercurrent :: Countercurrent (a.) Running in an opposite direction.
Subterfuge :: Subterfluous (a.) Running under or beneath.
Cursores :: Cursores (n. pl.) An order of running birds including the ostrich, emu, and allies; the Ratitaae..
Shelf :: Shelf (v. i.) A piece of timber running the whole length of a vessel inside the timberheads.
Horseman :: Horseman (n.) A land crab of the genus Ocypoda, living on the coast of Brazil and the West Indies, noted for running very swiftly..
Vignette :: Vignette (n.) A running ornament consisting of leaves and tendrils, used in Gothic architecture..
Parallel :: Parallel (a.) Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; -- used with to and with.
Surbased :: Surbase (n.) A board or group of moldings running round a room on a level with the tops of the chair backs.
Omnibus :: Omnibus (n.) A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances..
By-bidder :: By-bidder (n.) One who bids at an auction in behalf of the auctioneer or owner, for the purpose of running up the price of articles..
Banquette :: Banquette (n.) A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy..
Excurrent :: Excurrent (a.) Running or extending out; as, an excurrent midrib, one which projects beyond the apex of a leaf; an excurrent steam or trunk, one which continues to the top..
Sleighing :: Sleighing (n.) The state of the snow or ice which admits of running sleighs.
Diagonal :: Diagonal (a.) Joining two not adjacent angles of a quadrilateral or multilateral figure; running across from corner to corner; crossing at an angle with one of the sides.
Transfluent :: Transfluent (a.) Flowing or running across or through; as, a transfluent stream..
Ripple :: Ripple (v. t.) To fret or dimple, as the surface of running water; to cover with small waves or undulations; as, the breeze rippled the lake..
Division :: Division (n.) A course of notes so running into each other as to form one series or chain, to be sung in one breath to one syllable..
Tachometer :: Tachometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the velocity of running water in a river or canal, consisting of a wheel with inclined vanes, which is turned by the current. The rotations of the wheel are recorded by clockwork..
Shipwreck :: Shipwreck (v. t.) To destroy, as a ship at sea, by running ashore or on rocks or sandbanks, or by the force of wind and waves in a tempest..
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