sprint
/spɹɪnt/noun
A brief run or race at full speed.
Example sentence
- “He won the race with a final sprint over the last hundred meters.”
Also standard jargon in software development for a short fixed period of work, usually one or two weeks.
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 someone for breaking a rule or law.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.