Definition of running

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Running (a.) Moving or advancing by running.

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Quilting :: Quilting (n.) The act of stitching or running in patterns, as in making a quilt..
Runaway :: Runaway (a.) Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage..
Hurkaru :: Hurkaru (n.) In India, a running footman; a messenger..
Rest :: Rest (n.) The striking of a balance at regular intervals in a running account.
Gallop :: Gallop (v. i.) A mode of running by a quadruped, particularly by a horse, by lifting alternately the fore feet and the hind feet, in successive leaps or bounds..
Transfluent :: Transfluent (a.) Flowing or running across or through; as, a transfluent stream..
Soboles :: Soboles (n.) A shoot running along under ground, forming new plants at short distances..
Ostrich :: Ostrich (n.) A large bird of the genus Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers; and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight feet high..
Wing :: Wing (n.) One of the two anterior limbs of a bird, pterodactyl, or bat. They correspond to the arms of man, and are usually modified for flight, but in the case of a few species of birds, as the ostrich, auk, etc., the wings are used only as an assistance in running or swimming..
Longitudinal :: Longitudinal (a.) Extending in length; in the direction of the length; running lengthwise, as distinguished from transverse; as, the longitudinal diameter of a body..
Cursive :: Cursive (n.) A manuscript, especially of the New Testament, written in small, connected characters or in a running hand; -- opposed to uncial..
Stream :: Stream (n.) A current of water or other fluid; a liquid flowing continuously in a line or course, either on the earth, as a river, brook, etc., or from a vessel, reservoir, or fountain; specifically, any course of running water; as, many streams are blended in the Mississippi; gas and steam came from the earth in streams; a stream of molten lead from a furnace; a stream of lava from a volcano..
Gloss :: Gloss (n.) An interpretation, consisting of one or more words, interlinear or marginal; an explanatory note or comment; a running commentary..
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..
Buzzsaw :: Buzzsaw () A circular saw; -- so called from the buzzing it makes when running at full speed.
Diagonal :: Diagonal (n.) A member, in a framed structure, running obliquely across a panel..
Florid :: Florid (a.) Flowery; ornamental; running in rapid melodic figures, divisions, or passages, as in variations; full of fioriture or little ornamentations..
Counter-courant :: Counter-courant (a.) Running in opposite directions; -- said of animals borne in a coast of arms.
Stumble :: Stumble (n.) A trip in walking or running.
Dart :: Dart (n.) A spear set as a prize in running.
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