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paceline

/ˈpeɪslaɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pace-line
IPA
/ˈpeɪslaɪn/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A formation in which riders (especially bicycle racers) travel in a line, one close behind the other, in order to conserve energy and travel faster by riding in the draft of the riders in front. The foremost rider periodically drops to the rear to allow another to take his or her place.

Etymology

From pace + line.

Inflected Forms

pacelines (plural)

Phrases

bit and bit

Frequently Paired Words

bit and bit

Questions

How do you pronounce paceline?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpeɪslaɪn/.
What does paceline mean?
A formation in which riders (especially bicycle racers) travel in a line, one close behind the other, in order to conserve energy and travel faster by riding in the draft of the riders in front. The foremost rider periodically drops to the rear to allow another to take his or her place.
Where does paceline come from?
From pace + line.

How to pronounce paceline

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