n.
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : CURSIVE , FLOWING
2 : FLUID , RUNNY
3 a : INCESSANT , CONTINUOUS <a running battle> b : made during the course of a process or activity <a running commentary on the game>
4 : measured in a straight line <cost of lumber per running foot>
5 a : initiated or performed while running or with a running start <a running catch> <a running jump> b : of, relating to, or being a football play in which the ball is advanced by running rather than by passing <their running game was off> c : designed for use by runners <a running track> < running shoes>
6 : fitted or trained for running rather than walking, trotting, or jumping <a running horse>