1. short races run at full speed
2. brief periods of intense effort or activity

1. runs at full speed for a short distance

Examples

• The track team practiced 100-meter sprints every afternoon.
• She won three sprints at the regional championship.
• The project required several intense sprints to meet the deadline.
• He sprints to catch the bus every morning.
• The athlete sprints the final stretch of the race.
• During sprints, runners reach their maximum speed.
• The coach timed all the sprints during practice.