race

(noun) any competition. Examples: "The race for the presidency."

(noun) a contest of speed. Examples: "The race is to the swift."

(noun) people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock. Examples: "Some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings."

(noun) (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species. Synonyms: subspecies.

(noun) the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller. Synonyms: slipstream, airstream, backwash, wash.

(noun) a canal for a current of water. Synonyms: raceway.

(verb) move fast. Synonyms: rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along, step on it. Examples: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests." "The cars raced down the street."

(verb) compete in a race. Synonyms: run. Examples: "He is running the marathon this year." "Let's race and see who gets there first."

(verb) to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others. Examples: "We are racing to find a cure for aids."

(verb) cause to move fast or to rush or race. Synonyms: rush. Examples: "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze."