driving
[ drahy-ving ]
/ ˈdraɪ vɪŋ /
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adjective
demanding a high or unreasonable rate of work from subordinates.
vigorously active; energetic: a driving young executive.
having force and violence: a driving storm.
relaying or transmitting power.
used while operating a vehicle: driving gloves.
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driv·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby driving
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British Dictionary definitions for driving
driving
/ (ˈdraɪvɪŋ) /
adjective
having or moving with force and violencedriving rain
forceful or energetic
relating to the controlling of a motor vehicle in motiondriving test
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