race

/ɹeɪs/

A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins

The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others.

Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.

A race condition.

A progressive movement toward a goal.

the race to cure cancer

A fast-moving current of water, such as that which powers a mill wheel.

A water channel, esp. one built to lead water to or from a point where it is utilised.

Competitive action of any kind, especially when prolonged; hence, career; course of life.

The bushings of a rolling element bearing which contacts the rolling elements.