Phrase guide

scratch race

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any race where the winner is the first to cross the finish line.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: points race

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noun

Meaning 2

A boat race between extemporized crews rather than established rowing teams.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

A catchweight horse race.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

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noun

Meaning 4

a race in which all contestants start from scratch (on equal terms)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: race

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: skrecz — race where the winner is the first to cross the finish line