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racecourse::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | racetrack, raceway, track |
| Type of | course |
| Has types | circuit, dirt track, cinder track, speedway, velodrome, racing circuit |
Examples of racecourse
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At the top of the hill, cross over Wilson Avenue and continue to the racecourse.
From the guardian.co.uk
He points to the opening of a racecourse in Wales as proof this isn't the case.
From the metro.co.uk
Epsom racecourse is a fading memory now, replaced by a bustling housing estate.
From the couriermail.com.au
The grandstand stood eerily deserted, and the racecourse dozed in watery sunshine.
From the independent.co.uk
It is the racecourse that lies at the heart of both these stylishly written books.
From the economist.com
John Baker, director of Aintree racecourse, sought to put the incident in context.
From the independent.co.uk
Gloucestershire media business awards 2010, held at The Centaur at the racecourse.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
West Park, a large park near the city centre, was converted from a racecourse.
From the en.wikipedia.org
An apocalyptic horseman gallops around a desolate racecourse, scythe at the ready.
From the time.com
- Racetrack: a course over which races are run
- A race track (or 'racetrack', 'racing track' or 'racing circuit') is a purpose-built facility for racing of animals (e.g. horse racing or greyhound racing), automobiles, motorcycles or athletes. A race track may also feature grandstands or concourses. Some motorsport tracks are called speedways.
- The Racecourse is the part of Durham University's sports facilities. It contains squash, tennis and fives courts, cricket, rugby, hockey and football pitches and rowing houses. It is located along the River Wear and has been used as a sports ground since at least 1733.
- Or "course" means a place at which harness racing horses race or participate in events, and includes all the land and improvements - such as stands, seats, stables, enclosures, rooms, offices, betting and recreational areas, carparks - used in connection with the conduct or observation of races, ...
- An outdoor track or course laid out for competition, testing, practice or use by motorized vehicles including, but not limited to, automobiles, go-carts, all-terrain vehicles, mopeds, scooters, snowmobiles, motorcycles, remote-controlled cars and airplanes. ...
