Meanings
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noun
a horse bred and trained to compete in races
The racehorse accelerated past the leader in the final stretch.
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Synonyms
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noun
· a horse bred and trained to...
racing horseracer
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Etymology
A compound of race + horse. The word distinguishes a horse bred or trained for organized racing from horses kept chiefly for work, transport, or ordinary riding.