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horse race

Word definitions for horse race in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Horse \Horse\ (h[^o]rs), n. [AS. hors; akin to OS. hros, D. & OHG. ros, G. ross, Icel. hross; and perh. to L. currere to run, E. course, current Cf. Walrus .] (Zo["o]l.) A hoofed quadruped of the genus Equus ; especially, the domestic horse ( Equus caballus ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting 2 An exciting and arduous competition (as in a political campaign).

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A horse race or the sport of horse racing is a speed competition involving horses. It may also refer to: Horse race (politics) Horserace (drinking game) See also Race Horse (clipper)

Usage examples of horse race.

Are you sure, sir, that these were the result of a fall in a horse race?

A two-horse race, some would say, with the valiant filly behind by two lengths at the mile.

He thought that ghastly chase had been as entertaining as a horse race or a sled down an icy slope?

They seemed never too busy to drop work for a fish fry, a hunt or a horse race, and scarcely a week went by without its barbecue or ball.