1. the act of running at full speed for a short distance
Usage: gerund form

1. running at full speed for a short distance
Usage: present participle of sprint

Examples

• She was sprinting toward the finish line.
• The athlete excels at sprinting events.
• He started sprinting when he heard the alarm.
• Sprinting requires explosive power and speed.
• The dog was sprinting across the field.
• After sprinting up the stairs, she was out of breath.
• Sprinting is different from long-distance running.