Sprinter

//ˈspɹɪn.tɚ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who sprints.
  2. 2
    Transition period between winter and spring: late winter. uncountable
  3. 3
    A British diesel multiple unit of class 150, 153, 155, 156, 158 or 159. British
  4. 4
    someone who runs a short distance at top speed wordnet

Synonyms

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sprummer

Example

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"World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt is self-quarantining at home in Jamaica, after testing positive for the coronavirus."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sprint + -er.

Etymology 2

Blend of spring + winter.

Etymology 3

From sprinter.

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diesel multiple unit

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