driving

/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
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Other forms: drivings; drivingly

Definitions of driving
  1. noun
    the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
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    types:
    motoring
    the act of driving an automobile
    type of:
    travel, traveling, travelling
    the act of going from one place to another
    direction, guidance, steering
    the act of setting and holding a course
  2. noun
    hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
    synonyms: drive
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    type of:
    golf shot, golf stroke, swing
    the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it
  3. adjective
    having the power of driving or impelling
    “a driving personal ambition”
    “the driving force was his innate enthusiasm”
    synonyms: impulsive
    dynamic, dynamical
    characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
  4. adjective
    acting with vigor
    “responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive”
    synonyms:
    energetic
    possessing or exerting or displaying energy
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
UK
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
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