HORSERACE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word horserace. (close relations)
Definition of HORSERACE
Best Alternative Words for HORSERACE
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competition | nounn | |||||||
noun • a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • the act of competing as for profit or a prize • the contestant you hope to defeat | ||||||||
contest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||||
derby | nounn | |||||||
noun • a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim | ||||||||
race | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • any competition • a contest of speed • people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock • (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species • the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller • a canal for a current of water verb • move hurridly • compete in a race • to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others • cause to move fast or to rush or race | ||||||||
run | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely • the act of testing something • a race run on foot • an unbroken series of events • (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team • a regular trip • the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace • the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation • unrestricted freedom to use • the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.) • a small stream • a race between candidates for elective office • a row of unravelled stitches • the pouring forth of a fluid • an unbroken chronological sequence • a short trip verb • move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. • have a particular form • move along, of liquids • perform as expected when applied • change or be different within limits • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • cause to emit recorded audio or video • move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • be operating, running or functioning • change from one state to another • cause to perform • be affected by; be subjected to • continue to exist • occur persistently • carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine • include as the content; broadcast or publicize • conduct to completion • pass over, across, or through • cause something to pass or lead somewhere • make without a miss • deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor • cause an animal to move fast • be diffused • sail before the wind • cover by running; run a certain distance • extend or continue for a certain period of time • set animals loose to graze • keep company • run with the ball; in such sports as football • travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means • travel a route regularly • pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) • compete in a race • progress by being changed • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • come unraveled or undone as if by snagging • become undone | ||||||||
sprint | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quick run verb • run very fast, usually for a short distance | ||||||||
stakes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the money risked on a gamble |