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- [ob-stuh-kuh l reys]
- /ˈɒb stə kəl reɪs/
- /ˈɒb.stɪ.kl̩ reɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-stuh-kuh l reys]
- /ˈɒb stə kəl reɪs/
Definitions of obstacle race words
- noun obstacle race a foot race in which the contestants are prevented in a specific way from covering the full course at top speed, as by having hurdles to jump, sacks enclosing the legs, or potatoes to pick up. 1
- noun obstacle race a race in which competitors have to negotiate various obstacles 0
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Origin of obstacle race
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Obstacle race
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obstacle race popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
obstacle race usage trend in Literature
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