sprinters
nounUK /ˈsprɪntəz/
US /ˈsprɪntərz/
Sprinters are people who run very fast for short distances.
The sprinters lined up at the starting line for the 100-meter race.
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2. Athletes who compete in short-distance running events.
The team's sprinters won medals in the 100m and 200m finals.
3. Vehicles or animals known for high speed over short bursts.
These little cars are real sprinters off the line.
4. People who finish tasks quickly in a short burst of effort.
The sprinters on the team finished the project in one afternoon.