race (EN)

noun, verb

noun “race”

1. a competition to see who can reach a goal first
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   The kids had a race to see who could reach the tree at the end of the park first.
2. a group of people known for shared ancestry or characteristics
   People from different races came together to celebrate the cultural festival.
3. in stories, a large group of beings not human but with common heritage
   In the ancient forests, the races of dwarves and fairies have lived in harmony for centuries.
4. a channel made to direct water for use, like turning a millwheel
   The old mill's race, now dry and overgrown, once channeled water from the river to turn the massive stone wheels inside.

verb “race”

1. to participate in a competition to see who is fastest
   Every summer, the horses race at the local fairgrounds.
2. to try to beat someone in a speed competition
   She raced her friend to the top of the hill, laughing all the way.
3. to go very fast or hurry
   The children raced down the hill, laughing and shouting with joy.
4. (of heart) to function very quickly due to strong emotions
   Her heart raced with excitement when she saw her favorite band walk onto the stage.
5. (of mind, thoughts, etc.) to quickly jump from one thought to another
   As I tried to focus on my homework, my thoughts raced, distracted by the day's events.
6. for an engine to operate quickly while not moving a vehicle
   When she accidentally stepped on the gas pedal while the car was in neutral, the engine raced loudly, startling everyone nearby.