Definitions
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verb
The form of drive that shows the action is happening now.
Examples
- She is driving to work right now.
- They were driving all night to reach the coast.
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adjective
Making a machine or process move.
Examples
- The driving gear turns the whole machine.
- A driving belt joins the two wheels.
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adjective
Strong and powerful, such as wind or rain.
Examples
- They walked home through driving rain.
- A driving wind battered the coast.
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noun
The act of pushing or leading something.
Examples
- Her driving of the talks impressed everyone.
- The driving of the herd took most of the day.
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noun
The act of operating a car or other vehicle.
Examples
- Driving in snow can be dangerous.
- The government has strict rules about drinking and driving.
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noun
In golf, hitting the ball a long way from the tee.
Examples
- His driving has improved a lot this year.
- Her driving is the best part of her game.