<p><strong>verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to traverse at full speed: to sprint a half mile.</li></ul><p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>a short race at full speed.</li><li>a burst of speed at any point during a long race, as near the finish line.</li><li>a brief spell of great activity.</li><li>a short work cycle of fixed length during which specific goals, tasks, etc., need to be completed by a team: often used in agile development.</li></ul>