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单词 racecourse
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racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrās-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce racecourse (audio)
1
: a course for racing
2
: raceway sense 1

Synonyms

  • aqueduct
  • canal
  • channel
  • conduit
  • course
  • flume
  • raceway
  • watercourse
  • waterway
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Example Sentences

fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill
Recent Examples on the Web Though no deal has been finalized, the Bears have entered/ into a purchase agreement with Churchill Downs, owners of the racecourse, to buy the property. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Race co-director Josue Stephens told Trail Runner that the Mexican military arrived on Saturday to offer protection for runners along the racecourse, but the organizers called it off due to safety concerns, as announced on the race’s Facebook page. The Editors, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2015 The sculptor has featured the creation of the piece on his own Instagram page, including the crane that was used to put it in place at the racecourse. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022 Saturday, June 4 Several royal family members are expected to head to Epsom Downs racecourse in the afternoon for the 243rd edition of its famous horse race, the Derby. Rob Picheta, CNN, 1 June 2022 The final weekend of the series involved multiple collisions, challenging winds and even a whale on the racecourse that forced a restart to the championship final race. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2022 The cause of the widespread sickness remains unclear, though one participant said that the racecourse shared space with the local equestrian center. The Editors, Outside Online, 30 June 2015 This includes travel via cars, trains and/or planes; recon rides of the racecourse; and lots of eating, stretching, resting and prepping for the inevitable race. Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2022 SailGP has set up grandstands on the shoreline at the St. Francis Yacht Club and is offering spots aboard ferries that will station alongside the racecourse. Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrās-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce racecourse (audio)
: a place where races are held

racecourse

noun

as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • canal
  • aqueduct
  • raceway
  • waterway
  • watercourse
  • river
  • flume
  • conduit
  • course
  • sluice
  • channel
  • spillway
  • millstream
  • millrace
  • floodway
  • sluiceway
  • tideway
  • gutter
  • torrent
  • rivulet
  • stream
  • trough
  • swash
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