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ˈvelodrome
[a. F. vélodrome, f. vélo colloq. abbrev. of vélocipède velocipede + -drome as in hippodrome.]
A special place or building in which exhibitions of cycle-riding, cycle or motor races, etc., are held.
1902Times 26 Nov. 5/6 The Alexandra Palace Velodrome. Ibid., The sides slope gently from the floor to the ‘hog⁓backs’, which are placed at either end of the velodrome. 1973Trinidad Guardian 1 Feb. 18/9 Neither the all⁓weather athletic track nor the cycling velodrome will be trampled upon at Carnival time. 1975Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 22 Aug. 19/6 Taillibert designed the 70,000-seat stadium, velodrome, an underpass..and the competition swimming pool. |