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Meaning of running

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  running
      adj 1: (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain
             stream with freely running water"; "hovels without
             running water" [ant: {standing(a)}]
      2: continually repeated over a period of time; "a running joke
         among us"
      3: of advancing the ball by running; "the team's running plays
         worked better than its pass plays" [ant: {pass(a)},
         {passing(a)}]
      4: executed or initiated by running; "running plays worked
         better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running
         start" [ant: {standing(a)}]
      5: measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot" [syn:
         {linear}, {running(a)}]
      6: (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in
         running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
         [syn: {running(a)}, {operative}, {functional}, {working(a)}]
      n 1: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to
           carry the ball through or past the opposing team; "the
           defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put
           great emphasis on running" [syn: {run}, {running}, {running
           play}, {running game}]
      2: the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he
         broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit" [syn: {run},
         {running}]
      3: the state of being in operation; "the engine is running
         smoothly"
      4: the act of administering or being in charge of something; "he
         has responsibility for the running of two companies at the
         same time"
      5: the act of participating in an athletic competition involving
         running on a track [syn: {track}, {running}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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