sprinter

noun — 5 senses

Sprinter

nounalso spelled Sprinter

Etymology From sprinter.

1

Rail transport, Railways, Transport UK A British diesel multiple unit of class 150, 153, 155, 156, 158 or 159.

Related terms: Pacer

sprinter

noun

UK /ˈspɹɪn.tə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈspɹɪn.tɚ/

Etymology From sprint + -er.

› One who sprints.

1

A person who runs.

2

A competitive cyclist who can finish a race by accelerating rapidly.

3

A sprint car.

sprinter

noun

Etymology Blend of spring + winter.

1

The transition period between winter and spring: late winter.

Coordinate terms: sprummer

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