Background for raced

raced

/reɪst/ /reɪsɪd/

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verb

To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).

Examples :

"The drivers were racing around the track."

sport race action entertainment

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verb

To compete against in such a race.

Examples :

"I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun."

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verb

To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.

Examples :

"As soon as it was time to go home, he raced for the door."

action vehicle sport race time

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verb

Of a motor, to run rapidly when not engaged to a transmission.

Examples :

"The old car's engine raced loudly when the driver put it in park. "

vehicle machine technical

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verb

To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.

Examples :

"The study raced the job applicants based on their last names, categorizing them into groups for analysis of perceived ethnic origin. "

race human society culture

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adjective

(social studies) Belonging to a certain race of people.

Examples :

"The raced demographics of the school show a majority of students identifying as Asian. "

race group human person society

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verb

To demolish; to level to the ground.

Examples :

"The construction company raced the old factory to make way for the new apartments. "

property architecture disaster

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verb

To scrape as if with a razor.

Examples :

"The toddler raced his fingernail across the surface of the table, leaving a faint scratch. "