n distinctive and stylish elegance n a quick run n a footrace run at top speed n a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text n the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code n the act of moving with great haste v run or move very quickly or hastily v break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over v hurl or thrust violently v destroy or break v cause to lose courage v add an enlivening or altering element to