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sledge racing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables
sledge rac-ing
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A parasport, an adapted form of (ice) speed skating for wheelchair-bound athletes, using an ice sledge and two poles to propel themselves. The sledge and poles are similar to that found in sledge hockey.

Uncountable

Etymology

From sledge + racing.

Usage

Phrases

sledge hockey

Frequently Paired Words

sledge hockey

Synonyms

ice sled racing ice sled speed racing ice sledge racing ice sledge speed racing sledge speed racing sled speed racing sled racing

Rhymes With

facing racing placing chasing ambulance chasing tracing spacing casing pacing basing bracing lacing

Questions

What does sledge racing mean?
A parasport, an adapted form of (ice) speed skating for wheelchair-bound athletes, using an ice sledge and two poles to propel themselves. The sledge and poles are similar to that found in sledge hockey.
Where does sledge racing come from?
From sledge + racing.

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