sprint

/spɹɪnt/noun

A brief run or race at full speed.

Example sentences

“He won the race with a final sprint over the last hundred meters.”
“The 100-meter sprint is the fastest race at the Olympics.”

Also standard jargon in software development for a short fixed period of work, usually one or two weeks.

Synonyms for sprint

dash

Related words

enduranceThe ability to keep going through effort, pain, or difficulty for a long time; stamina.dribbleIn sports such as basketball or soccer, to move forward while keeping control of the ball with repeated bounces or small kicks.leisureTime when you are free from work or other obligations.penaltyA punishment given to a player or team for breaking a rule of the game, often an advantage for the other side such as a free kick or shot.recreationActivities done for fun and relaxation, such as games or hobbies.spectatorA person who watches an event, especially a show or sports match, without taking part.