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races

3 entries found.


Main Entry:
1race 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈrās\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English ras, from Old Norse rās; akin to Old English ̄s rush
Date:
14th century
1chiefly Scottish : the act of running2 a: a strong or rapid current of water flowing through a narrow channel b: a watercourse used industrially c: the current flowing in such a course3 a: a set course or duration of time b: the course of life4 a: a contest of speed bplural : a meeting in which several races (as for horses) are run c: a contest or rivalry involving progress toward a goal <pennant race>5: a track or channel in which something rolls or slides ; specifically : a groove (as for the balls) in a bearing — see roller bearing illustration
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