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'running' - used as an adjective
1. moving quickly on foot
heard running footsteps behind him
2. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
as mountain stream with freely running water
hovels without running water
3. continually repeated over a period of time
a running joke among us
4. of advancing the ball by running
the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
5. executed or initiated by running
running plays worked better than pass plays
took a running jump
a running start
6. measured lengthwise
cost of lumber per running foot
7. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
in running order

'running' - used as a noun
8. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
the coach put great emphasis on running
9. the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
10. the state of being in operation
the engine is running smoothly
11. the act of administering or being in charge of something
he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
12. the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
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  • passing
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