running
running is a valid 7-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
What does running mean?
The act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track.
The state of being in operation.
“a running engine”
The act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace.
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team.
“the coach put great emphasis on running”
The act of administering or being in charge of something.
“he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time”
Executed or initiated by running.
“running plays worked better than pass plays”
“took a running jump”
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing.
“in running (or working) order”
Measured lengthwise.
“cost of lumber per running foot”
Continually repeated over a period of time.
“a running joke among us”
Of advancing the ball by running.
“the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream.
“as mountain stream with freely running water”
“hovels without running water”