to race or move at full speed, esp. for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.

to traverse in sprinting

to sprint a half mile.

a short race at full speed.

a burst of speed at any point during a long race, as near the finish line.

a brief spell of great activity.

verb

walk

verb

dart , dash , go at top speed , hotfoot * , race , rush , scamper , scoot , scurry , shoot , tear , whiz , bolt , bucket , bustle , festinate , flash , fleet , flit , fly , haste , hasten , hurry , hustle , pelt , rocket , run , sail , scour , speed , trot , whirl , whisk , wing , zip , zoom