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To move or proceed very quickly

A situation of hurried and confused movement

A large number or crowd of people, animals or things

The characteristic of being rapid

An act of running somewhere suddenly and rapidly

A competition where the fastest wins

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Verb

To move or proceed very quickly

go like a bat out of hell

go hell for leather

go like lightning

get the lead out

go like the clappers

go like the wind

put on some speed

put your foot down

go like a bullet

make a run for it

make oneself scarce

stir one's stumps

get your skates on

run like the wind

move like greased lightning

go at top speed

step on the gas

be off like a shot

put on a burst of speed

gather momentum

go like lighting

tear up the miles

go like greased lightning

go at breakneck speed

run round in circles

head for the hills

make a quick exit

beat a hasty retreat

make a break for it

not lose a minute

show a clean pair of heels

give a boost to

pick up the pace

get a wriggle on

get a wiggle on

open up the throttle

put pedal to metal

put on afterburners

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“They hear something scurry up the tree and Haldir cannot recognize it.”

Noun

A situation of hurried and confused movement

“After the frantic scurry of the days before our departure, it was soothing to have no telephone calls, no letters to answer, not much to do but look after the baby, and eat, drink and sleep.”

Noun

A large number or crowd of people, animals or things

“The silence was shattered by the scurry of reporters seeking to determine details of the incident.”

Noun

The characteristic of being rapid

expeditiousness

precipitateness

precipitousness

instantaneousness

nimble-footedness

lightning speed

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Noun

An act of running somewhere suddenly and rapidly

disorderly retreat

headlong flight

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Noun

A competition where the fastest wins

competitive event

boat race competition

sporting competition

fierce competition

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