sprintingn.

Brit.

/ˈsprɪntɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈsprɪn(t)ɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: sprint v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < sprint v. + -ing suffix¹.

1. The action or fact of running at full speed over a short distance; spec. this as a competitive athletic event or discipline, in which competitors typically run a distance of 400m or less. Cf. sprint n.² 2a.Recorded earliest in attributive use.

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the world > movement > rate of motion > swiftness > going swiftly on foot > [noun] > running > running a short distance at full speed

sprinting1845

1845 Era 16 Nov. 12/3 The manner of his sprinting trial pleased his friends, and he certainly exhibited a nimbleness of legs.

1871 ‘Stonehenge’ Man. Brit. Rural Sports (ed. 9) ii. vii. i. 539/1 At Sheffield, the birthplace and nursery of professional sprinting.

1884 Harper's Mag. Jan. 302/2 They would do well to go in for..long-distance running rather than for sprinting.

1911 Encycl. Brit. XXIII. 854/1 An element unknown to sprinting enters into middle- and long-distance runs, namely that of pace-making.

1980 Observer 17 Aug. 24/4 Luton's front-running pair..packed enough frantic sprinting into the first five minutes to suggest for a while that Goddard's arrival might be overshadowed.

2014 D. Kohlrieser in C. C. Kaeding & J. R. Borchers Hamstring & Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes xii. 137 Explosive acceleration and sprinting should be avoided.

2. The action of giving a burst of speed or effort; esp. (in cycling, rowing, swimming, etc.) the action or fact of racing as fast as possible over a short distance or for a limited period; this as a competitive event or discipline.

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1886 Bell's Life in London 28 May 4/5 The bicycle handicap fell to Wood, who decidedly had the pace of his opponents when it came to sprinting.

1893 Sydney Morning Herald 17 Apr. 3/6 The Waverley Swimming Club held a handicap race over a 66-yards' course at the Bronte baths... The sprinting of some of the competitors was good.

1907 Sydney Sportsman 27 Mar. 7/1 Mercantile regatta. Some splendid sprinting.

1983 Times 5 Apr. 20/6 This victory followed another national title in the 100 metres butterfly on Sunday, and will certainly stimulate a general improvement in British sprinting.

2015 Guardian (Nexis) 3 Dec. (Sport section) She showed great courage as a cyclist, both mentally and physically in the testing world of track sprinting.

Compounds

General attributive, as sprinting match, sprinting event, sprinting technique, etc.

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1845 Era 16 Nov. 12/3 The manner of his sprinting trial pleased his friends, and he certainly exhibited a nimbleness of legs.

1893 Express & Tel. (Adelaide) 11 May A sprinting match of 135 yards took place this afternoon.

1956 Daily Mail 27 Feb. 7/4 Apart from the sprinting events our athletes in Trinidad have had precious little opposition.

2016 Times of India (Nexis) 21 Nov. Athletics section He is not a typical sprinter. He has a unique sprinting technique.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	sprinting
释义	sprintingn. Brit. /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈsprɪn(t)ɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: sprint v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < sprint v. + -ing suffix¹. 1. The action or fact of running at full speed over a short distance; spec. this as a competitive athletic event or discipline, in which competitors typically run a distance of 400m or less. Cf. sprint n.² 2a.Recorded earliest in attributive use. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > rate of motion > swiftness > going swiftly on foot > [noun] > running > running a short distance at full speed sprinting1845 1845 Era 16 Nov. 12/3 The manner of his sprinting trial pleased his friends, and he certainly exhibited a nimbleness of legs. 1871 ‘Stonehenge’ Man. Brit. Rural Sports (ed. 9) ii. vii. i. 539/1 At Sheffield, the birthplace and nursery of professional sprinting. 1884 Harper's Mag. Jan. 302/2 They would do well to go in for..long-distance running rather than for sprinting. 1911 Encycl. Brit. XXIII. 854/1 An element unknown to sprinting enters into middle- and long-distance runs, namely that of pace-making. 1980 Observer 17 Aug. 24/4 Luton's front-running pair..packed enough frantic sprinting into the first five minutes to suggest for a while that Goddard's arrival might be overshadowed. 2014 D. Kohlrieser in C. C. Kaeding & J. R. Borchers Hamstring & Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes xii. 137 Explosive acceleration and sprinting should be avoided. 2. The action of giving a burst of speed or effort; esp. (in cycling, rowing, swimming, etc.) the action or fact of racing as fast as possible over a short distance or for a limited period; this as a competitive event or discipline. ΚΠ 1886 Bell's Life in London 28 May 4/5 The bicycle handicap fell to Wood, who decidedly had the pace of his opponents when it came to sprinting. 1893 Sydney Morning Herald 17 Apr. 3/6 The Waverley Swimming Club held a handicap race over a 66-yards' course at the Bronte baths... The sprinting of some of the competitors was good. 1907 Sydney Sportsman 27 Mar. 7/1 Mercantile regatta. Some splendid sprinting. 1983 Times 5 Apr. 20/6 This victory followed another national title in the 100 metres butterfly on Sunday, and will certainly stimulate a general improvement in British sprinting. 2015 Guardian (Nexis) 3 Dec. (Sport section) She showed great courage as a cyclist, both mentally and physically in the testing world of track sprinting. Compounds General attributive, as sprinting match, sprinting event, sprinting technique, etc. ΚΠ 1845 Era 16 Nov. 12/3 The manner of his sprinting trial pleased his friends, and he certainly exhibited a nimbleness of legs. 1893 Express & Tel. (Adelaide) 11 May A sprinting match of 135 yards took place this afternoon. 1956 Daily Mail 27 Feb. 7/4 Apart from the sprinting events our athletes in Trinidad have had precious little opposition. 2016 Times of India (Nexis) 21 Nov. Athletics section He is not a typical sprinter. He has a unique sprinting technique. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1845
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