racer

English

/ˈɹeɪsə/, /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • Someone who takes part in a race.
  • A racehorse.
  • An animal known for its fast speed, or suitable for racing; applied especially to a number of North American snakes, certain kinds of lake trout, etc.
  • A vehicle or other device used for racing.
  • Any of several genera of colubrid snakes.
  • (video games) A video game involving racing of any kind.

Etymology

Suffix from English race (fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc).

Origin

English

race

Gloss

fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc

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